New study from Purdue University could help identify more drought resistant corn hybrids
Researchers at Purdue University are trying to help identify corn hybrids that are more tolerant to drought conditions. Mike Mickelbart, professor of botany and horticulture, says the project is studying […]
Beef boom balances budget for Minnesota crop and livestock producer
Strong beef prices are helping a Minnesota crop and livestock farmer compensate for low corn and soybean prices. Rose Karau farms near St. James. “On the crop side, the cattle […]
Real Christmas tree prices expected to stay flat at wholesale
The Real Christmas Tree Board says the majority of wholesale growers aren’t planning on raising prices this year. Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield their annual survey questions farms that supply […]
McCormick: SAF is long-term answer for corn demand, not E15
An ag economist says updates to federal biofuels policies could have a big impact on commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says year-round E15 isn’t the long-term answer for corn […]
2025 wheat crop exceeded expectations in some areas of the Great Plains
The marketing manager for WestBred says the 2025 winter wheat crop exceeded expectations in some areas of the Great Plains. Carrie Roach tells Brownfield, “The highest yield was 238 bushels […]
“The world wants U.S. ethanol,” ACE CEO says as exports climb
U.S. ethanol exports remained strong in 2025. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says that’s one of the highlights looking back on the year. “Export markets have continued to […]
NFU members express growing concern over faltering farm safety net
The vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the organization’s membership is concerned about the faltering farm safety net. Mike Stranz says resolutions from state conventions […]
Southern rust was the number one yield robbing disease for many growers in 2025
A pair of Bayer agronomists say southern rust was the number one yield robbing disease for many farmers across the Midwest in 2025. Brad Gibson with Channel tells Brownfield, “Growers […]
Northern Illinois farmer cuts inputs, boosts yields with 15 years of conservation farming
A northern Illinois row crop farmer says the long-term use of conservation practices is helping his bottom line. Jay Whalen, who farms in LaSalle and Livingston Counties, says his use […]
A Winter-like “look & feel” for most; new Winter storm organizing on the northern High Plains
Across the Corn Belt, snow squalls in the wake of a departing storm system linger downwind of the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, livestock producers are preparing for a more widespread winter-weather […]