BioLumic secures funding for light activated seed traits
An ag tech company says its new light activated non-GMO seed traits have received a funding boost. Alex Fotsch with BioLumic tells Brownfield xTraits are the world’s first seed traits […]
Cotton, rice stocks expected to be up in 2025/26
The USDA is projecting larger cotton and rice stocks in the coming marketing year. New crop rice ending stocks are seen at 47.5 million hundredweight, with increased imports and decreased […]
Good crop emergence ahead of the cold
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says it’s been one of the earliest planting seasons ever. “We had good planting conditions, we weren’t mudding things in and people moved right […]
Iowa farmer to conduct cover crop research on his farm
A northwest Iowa farmer says he plans to conduct some research trials on his operation during the growing season. Brent Swart, who currently serves as president of the Iowa Soybean […]
Congressman Feenstra files paperwork for campaign for governor
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra has filed the paperwork to begin raising money for a campaign for governor. Feenstra was first elected to the U-S House in 2020, after defeating incumbent […]
WASDE report “friendly” to commodity prices
A marketing specialist says the latest supply and demand report has pushed some commodity prices higher to start the week. Jacob Burks with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “Market reaction to the […]
Michigan 4-H endowment will provide lasting investment for dairy youth
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has established a new endowment to support dairy youth leaders across the state. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s Joe Diglio tells Brownfield, “Developing better talents and stronger talents within […]
Northwest Iowa Youth Beef Team
Merritt Moss, Kayle Englin, McCoy Moss, Calvin Tiedeman & Reagan Tiedeman
U.S. hay stocks rise
The USDA says U.S. hay stocks are above a year ago. The national May 1st total of 24.091 million tons was 3.081 million tons larger than last year, with 2024 […]
Central Iowa no-kill animal shelter plans to double in size
The City of Ames has purchased property for a new animal shelter that will at least double the number of animals that can be taken in — and the shelter […]