Agriculture News
Minnesota farmer hopes to “plant green” despite growing moisture deficit
A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last
Minnesota farmer hopes to “plant green” despite growing moisture deficit
A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last
Schultz Fruitridge Farm marks 75 years while growing local food partnerships
A southwest Michigan farm family says partnering with a local food hub helps keep more of their produce local while creating consistent demand. Bill Schultz tells Brownfield, “It kind of
Pork producers focus on disease prevention and herd health
Protecting the health of the U.S. swine heard remains a top priority for producers in 2026. Duane Stateler in northwest Ohio says it will take an all-hands approach, with producers
Precision ag funding in farm bill could help farmers cut input costs, lawmaker says
The farm bill package recently passed out of the House Ag Committee includes legislation that would expand access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE
Farmer-Owned Seed Company DLF Showcases Alfalfa and Forage Innovations at Commodity Classic
Farmer-owned seed company DLF highlighted its commitment to innovation and farmer-focused solutions at the Commodity Classic. Owned by approximately 2,800 farmers around the world, DLF says its structure helps the
Ohio Soybean Council helping boost demand with Patrol with Soy program
The Ohio Soybean Council is donating soy-based tires to sheriff’s departments across the state as a way to increase demand and help support rural communities. Julia Brown says the Patrol
Corteva Soybean Herbicides Gain Momentum and Deliver Value for Farmers
Corteva launched three new soybean herbicides in 2025 – Enversa, Sonic Boom, and Kyper Pro. Drake Robards, U.S. Portfolio Marketing Lead for Corteva soybean herbicides tells Brownfield all three were
National FFA Secretary Lilly Nyland highlights importance of empowering agriculture students
The National FFA Organization continues to support tomorrow’s agriculture leaders across the country. Michigan native Lilly Nyland is serving this year as the National FFA Secretary. “Agriculture continues to be
Callahan highlights preferential market access in recent U.S. trade agreements
A closer look at the latest U.S. trade agreements. Julie Callahan, the Trump administration’s chief ag negotiator with the office of the United States Trade Representative says there have been
