Bunge and Viterra merger completed
A Missouri-based agribusiness has completed a merger that the CEO says will grow its global footprint. Bunge and Viterra’s merger became official on Wednesday, July 2. Bunge’s Greg Heckman says […]
New Indiana Grain Indemnity law takes effect
The director of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency says a bill signed into law earlier this year gives farmers added protections in the event of a grain licensee […]
Watch for Supplemental Disaster Relief
Producers could start signing up for USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program as early as next week. The USDA has targeted July 7th for enrolling producers for indemnified crop losses and […]
Tar spot prevalent in 5 Iowa counties
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about tar spot now that the crop disease has been detected in a nearby county. Ray Gaesser of Adams County tells Brownfield, “We […]
Study shows corn farming a major driver for U.S. economy
The chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study shows corn farming is a major driver of the U.S. economy. Krista Swanson says it reaches over […]
Wisconsin budget supports ag exports, dairy processors, research, roads
Wisconsin’s dairy industry will continue to benefit from state budget investments. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield the budget provides $2 million in continued funding for […]
Nebraska farmer says there is plenty of uncertainty heading into the summer
A south-central Nebraska farmer says this is one of most unpredictable growing seasons in his career. Michael Dibbern tells Brownfield margins have been a moving target and it became […]
Global plant genetics company GDM to acquire AgReliant Genetics
Global plant genetics company GDM has announced its plan to acquire AgReliant Genetics. In a statement to Brownfield, AgReliant Genetics CEO Brian Barker says the agreement will enhance innovation abilities […]
Northern Iowa rains eliminate drought concerns
A north-central Iowa farmer says a wetter than normal June has made it difficult to get some field work done. Brent Renner tells Brownfield the week of June 23rd was […]
Weather forecast not bad for U.S. corn
A market analyst says the weather forecast looks favorable across the Corn Belt so far as the U.S. corn crop goes through pollination. Jody Lawrence with Strategic Trading Advisors tells […]