Ohio corn and soybean harvest underway amid dry conditions
A southwest Ohio farmer says the 2025 harvest season is officially underway. Eric Tipton says he started with corn about two weeks ago. “The recent dry weather is giving us a […]
Variable rainfall delaying Central Indiana harvest
A west central Indiana farmer says weather challenges have impacted the start of the 2025 harvest season. Kevin Cox says he started with soybeans a few weeks ago, but variable rainfall […]
Selection of 2025 Official White House Christmas Tree
Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip attends the Selection of 2025 Official White House Christmas Tree The post Selection of 2025 Official White House Christmas Tree appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View […]
Fewer layers, lower output: August egg production falls below 2024 levels
The U.S. egg supply continues to be tight. The USDA says 8.89 billion eggs were produced in August 2025, down 2% from August 2024 because of lower average productivity and […]
New Napa Auto Parts Store Opens in Orange City
After a period of time without one, Orange City has brought back Napa Auto Parts. The new store has been open in Orange City for just over a month. Napa […]
Ohio Corn and Wheat pushing for more mycotoxin research
The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says more investments in mycotoxin research are needed. Luke Crumley says the U.S. House Appropriations Bill includes funds designated for vomitoxin […]
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Disease pressure rises as harvest approaches in Ohio
An eastern-Ohio based agronomist says some farmers could see a rise in disease pressure this fall. Brad Miller with Dekalb ASGROW says later planted corn is more susceptible. “We all […]
Illinois Pork Producers tackle labor shortage with Swine Technician apprenticeships
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new livestock apprenticeship program is aimed at strengthening the industry’s workforce. Jennifer Tirey says five of the state’s community […]
HPAI in Allegan County backyard poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Allegan County. The state says the backyard flock is the first […]