Superior Ag and Premier Companies explore merger
Two-Indiana based farmer-owned cooperatives have announced they are exploring a merger to strengthen their customer offerings. In a joint statement, Superior Ag and Premier Companies said they are looking to expand […]
Apple production outlook mixed
The U.S. Apple Association is calling for a slight bump in production this year, but heat stress in Michigan could put a drag on expectations. West Michigan grower Chris Kropf […]
August heat impacting crops
An agronomist with Burrus Seed says the latest heat wave is impacting the Midwestern corn crop. Dana Harder, who covers Missouri and west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “It seems we’re […]
New Ag Climate Dashboard designed to help farmers make management decisions
A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says a new weather-related tool could help improve the bottom line for farmers and ranchers. Austin Pearson says the Ag Climate Dashboard […]
E15 push continues
The president of Iowa Corn says the push for permanent year-round E15 sales continues to be a top priority. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield E15 work has been a lengthy battle. […]
Labor issues continue to be concern of many producers
The Kansas Secretary of Agriculture says on-going labor issues are top of mind for many producers across the state. Mike Beam tells Brownfield immigration reform could help provide a stable and reliable […]
Excessive moisture highlights need for risk management tools
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says drought is no longer impacting the state after a wetter than expected summer. Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers had been dealing with dry conditions the last […]
Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance
Erin Hill with the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab tells Brownfield seeing weed escapes doesn’t necessarily mean plants are herbicide resistance. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how […]
Regular insurance checkups are important
Weather, commodity prices, and the cost of fertilizer are not the only constantly changing things on the farm. For many, so is the inventory. Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance […]
Triticale serves dual purposes on Wisconsin dairy
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says triticale is an awesome multi-purpose crop on his farm. Joe Bragger farms in Buffalo County near Waumandee. He tells Brownfield triticale makes an excellent cover […]
