Farmers urged to apply early-season herbicides during warm weather window
A regional technical manager with FMC Corporation says farmers should take advantage of the recent warm up to apply early season herbicides. Gail Stratman tells Brownfield timing is everything. […]
Delegate session highlights dairy farmer losses under new Federal Milk Marketing Order
Darin Van Ruden, the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, says many dairy farmers aren’t a fan of the recently reformed Federal Milk Marketing Order system. “It’s taken upwards of […]
Ag research rolls on despite federal funding drop off
The cutting edge of agriculture. Laura Bleill, director of external engagement with the U of I Research Park, says despite continued uncertainty around federal funding for ag research much of […]
Novonesis Agronomist Highlights 130 Years of Innovation in Agricultural Biosolutions
Biosolutions are playing an increasingly important role in crop production, especially as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and profitability. Adam Kayser, technical agronomist with Novonesis, tells Brownfield the […]
Bill gives Iowa teachers power to exclude violent, disruptive students from classrooms
Iowa teachers could exclude disruptive or violent students from their classrooms if a bill approved by the House becomes law. The bill requires a meeting between the teacher and principal […]
Farm bill path remains uncertain as Senate weighs House framework
Lawmakers in Washington continue working toward a new five-year farm bill as farmers push for long-term certainty in federal ag policy. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the Senate’s farm bill […]
CLAAS Debuts LEXION 8500 Combine with Advanced Technology at Commodity Classic 2026
Farmers attending the 2026 Commodity Classic 2026 got their first look at a new combine designed to deliver high-capacity performance and advanced harvesting technology. Matthew Poling, Combine Product Sales Specialist […]
Episode 103 – Two Years of Supporting Mental Health
The first Rog’s Corner aired on March 12, 2024. In the episode, Dr. Shawn and Piet reflect back on the first two years of supporting mental health with this program.
Grassley renews push for year-round, nationwide sales of E-15
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’ll try, try again to make the case in a Senate Ag Committee hearing this afternoon for the year-round sale of the blend of gasoline […]
Feenstra Files Papers to Run for Iowa Governor
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull has formally filed paperwork to run for governor of Iowa. Feenstra submitted his nomination petitions on Monday to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, […]