An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones might be really good with drought stress or standability. Making sure you mix up that genetic diversity really helps get a consistent yield across the […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on oversold signals, ahead of the week’s direct business. February
An extension educator suggests farmers in his area are leaning toward more corn in 2026. Dennis Johnson with Iowa State University
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the case
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are monitoring planting and development conditions in South America, which generally look
Farm Bureau members want to take stock of the true impact tariffs are having on the agricultural industry. Director of Public
December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 11 at $15.76. January up a dime at $15.28. February
A university of Wisconsin team is looking at how certain farming practices help reduce phosphorus losses. Dr. Steven Hall says his
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An auction specialist says December is a busy month for used machinery sales. “Now we’re in the busy farm retirement excess
