Ohio farmer says wheat harvest approaching after a wet spring planting season
A north-central Ohio farmer says he just finished the 2026 planting season within the last week. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “Unfortunately, we’ve had between three to five inches of rain […]
97% of U.S. corn, 92% of soybeans planted
Corn and soybean planting has nearly wrapped up across the U.S. The USDA says 97% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted as of Sunday, near the five-year average […]
Hit or miss rains prompting some soybean replant in southwest Indiana
A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2026 growing season is officially underway. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re getting close to finishing up with our post applications on all of our beans […]
Soybeans lower to start the week
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. There has been ample supplies of precipitation for crop development, but that doesn’t provide any price support. Nationally, soybeans are 92 percent […]
Wisconsin Congressman says Senate should pass the House farm bill
A Wisconsin Congressman says the House sent the Senate a good farm bill. Seventh District Republican Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield the House bill will give farmers the certainty they need. […]
Kansas farmer says soybean crop is in rough shape
A north-central Kansas farmer says his soybean crop is off to a very sluggish start. Shale Porter tells Brownfield the majority of his crop was planted without moisture and they […]
Nebraska farmer says rainfall will boost crop conditions
A southwest Nebraska farmer says recent precipitation may help his corn crop turn a corner this month. Jan TenBensel says conditions were deteriorating quickly because of the ongoing drought. “It […]
Experts recommend soybean growers test suspect plants for red crown rot
Soybean growers are being encouraged to step up scouting for red crown rot this growing season as it spreads across parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, […]
Researchers partnering with farmers to combat the effects of extreme downpours
A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois say increased instances of extreme rainfall events are leading to a closer examination of how farm fields are holding up to […]
World Pork Expo discussions driven by swine disease and herd health
Swine disease pressure and herd health were major topics during last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines. CBS Bio Platforms vice president of innovation and commercialization Rob Patterson says […]