Midwest governors urge Congress to pass bill making E15 available nationwide
Seven Midwestern governors are asking Congress to find a solution for year-round E15 nationwide. A letter was sent earlier this week to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House Committees […]
Iowa farmer hopes more producers adopt nitrogen-reducing practices
A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to focus on nitrogen reduction to help improve water quality. “Trying to be environmentally friendly is something that’s near and dear to my […]
Holiday Feasting in Rural America: Balancing Tradition, Community, and Healthy Habits
I just wrapped up a heaping plate of home-cooked goodness at Brownfield’s Thanksgiving potluck. Did I eat more than I normally do at dinnertime? Absolutely. And judging by the wiped-clean […]
NCGA pushing year-round E15
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says he’s optimistic Congress will take action on year-round E15 this year. Ohio farmer Jed Bower tells Brownfield that nationwide, year-round […]
Producers say federal aid may be needed to bridge rising farm losses
Some members of the ag industry say a financial aid package could help farmers navigate on-going economic pressure. Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers Amy France, a farmer from […]
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner Named 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agricultural broadcasting and honored outstanding contributions to the industry during its 82nd annual convention, held November 19–21, 2025, in Kansas […]
Four new cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, nearly 74,000 birds depopulated
Four new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been detected on three commercial […]
Powering Policy to Improve Profitability
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff funding to support some of the policy research conducted by the University of Illinois’ FarmDoc team. In this Managing for Profit, Rodney […]
The time for 2026 financial planning is now
It’s another year with tight margins and tough choices on the farm, and ag lender Shane Prim from Wilber Ellis says now is the time to do the financial planning […]
HPAI detected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan’s upper peninsula. This latest case affected a backyard flock from Ontonagon […]