Longer storage, higher risk: protecting grain in the bin
A specialist encourages farmers to mitigate threats to stored grain. John Mays with Central Life Sciences says there’s a tendency to not pay close enough attention to crops in the […]
The Value of the Soy Checkoff
Today on the State of Soy, we have Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Treasurer, Glen Groth, who is also a Winona County farmer. He says that during his six […]
Yield audits help Minnesota farmer reclaim bushels missed by elevators
A farmer in southwest Minnesota is focused on attention to detail. Nick Sandager says he reconciles yield data as soon as harvest ends. “I’m double-checking all the yields and everything, […]
Missouri Soybean to Host Cover Crop Field Day
Missouri Soybean’s Cover Crop Field Day is coming up on March 19. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Clayton Light, the Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations previews the event. […]
Key takeaways from the newly released farm bill
An ag policy specialist says there’s a lot to unpack in the latest version of the new farm bill. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the draft includes […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; an active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern […]
Proposed 2027 Michigan ag budget adds FarmStart program, cuts one-time funds from 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2027 budget would invest in the next generation of career pathways for the sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield […]
Market analyst: fewer U.S. cotton acres could boost prices
A market analyst says fewer U.S. cotton acres this spring could help prices. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services tells Brownfield the recently released National Cotton Council’s grower survey shows […]
Start Clean, Stay Clean
As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield […]
Unseasonably mild to warm continues for most; unsettled, stormy across the West, far North
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather prevails, despite a gradual increase in cloudiness Any remaining snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from northeastern […]