A farm business advisor says land matching programs are playing a growing role in keeping farmland in production. Koffi Kapchavi is the northwest regional advisor for the MIFarmLink Program. “I

An innovation consultant with McNess says it’s been a very successful year for their newest product. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Fredrik

Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once

A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City,

A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean

A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked

Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says he’s as optimistic

A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add

Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL