University research is finding nitrogen-fixing biologicals can reduce fertilizer use and increase crop biomass. Director of Product Management Chad Kimmelshue with Pivot Bio tells Brownfield their living microbes are supporting nearly a ton of additional above-ground biomass in silage production. “You’re in about the mid to high $20 per acre range increase just on the […]
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A northwest Iowa farmer says he had a favorable 2025 crop year despite the presence of southern rust and tar spot
Mexico has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. Josh Maples, an ag economist with
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers are becoming more optimistic farmland values will moderate over the
A pair of farm business analysts say keeping accurate farm financials can help producers mitigate risk ahead of the 2026 crop
An extension soybean specialist with Purdue University says the ag economy is leading many farmers back to the basics. Shaun Casteel
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7350. Two sales were recorded at $0.73 and $0.7350.
A marketing specialist says hay inventories are adequate. Dale Leslein is based in northeast Iowa and covers Minnesota and Wisconsin as
A Wisconsin dairy farmer told President Trump why the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is so important. Jamie Witcpalek from
A commodity broker says USDA’s production report showcases regional differences over the growing season. Illinois-based Mark Talaski with Advanced Trading tells Brownfield states
