Scout for signs of wheat diseases
A plant pathologist says farmers need to keep an eye on winter wheat as heads emerge. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the fungus that causes […]
Wheat rises on condition concerns, lower dollar
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. U.S. planting conditions look good overall but continue to generally favor the Midwest over most southern growing areas. Still, that soil moisture will be welcome […]
Iowa’s first-ever B99 biodiesel pump open for business
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A fuel retailer in Iowa has opened the state’s first B99 biodiesel pump. Dave Walton with the Iowa Soybean Association says the arrival of a B99 […]
Final planting dates quickly approaching for Eastern Corn Belt states
With rain delays slowing planting progress in the Eastern Corn Belt, an insurance specialist says key crop insurance deadlines are approaching. Jason Williamson, with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance, says the final […]
Michigan Sugar plants SEEDs of positivity
The Michigan Sugar Company is taking a new approach to planting seeds across local communities. Community Relations Manager Tyler Kring tells Brownfield, “Much like our growers plant seeds every spring […]
Ethanol production rises as supply hits 2025 low
U.S. ethanol production moved to a two-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.056 million barrels per day, up 20,000 on the week as more […]
SNAP cuts in budget reconciliation bill could hurt rural communities
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the House version of the budget reconciliation bill could reduce access to food in rural communities. Emily Bryant says proposed cuts to the Supplemental […]
Planting wet causes long-term issues
A southern Illinois agronomist says even though the calendar is turning to June, farmers struggling to finish planting should still prioritize proper soil conditions. John Pike, who operates Pike Ag […]
Could the southwest monsoon season deliver relief from high winds in the WCB?
A climatologist says there could be some relief from high winds in the Western Corn Belt this summer. Brian Fuchs says it’s been a common occurrence during the planting season, […]
Weed scouting before and after spraying
Farmers are encouraged to scout for weeds before and after spraying. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says farmers need to be vigilant early in the growing season. “To make sure […]
