A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; showers centered on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Atlantic Coast States, excluding Florida, and parts […]
Genetically engineered soybeans detect fungal disease weeks before symptoms appear
The vice president of communications with Innerplant says early detection of fungal disease in soybeans through plants that communicate is a reality. Sean Yokomizo says this growing season marked the […]
High input prices push Michigan farmers deeper into the red
A Michigan farmer says the input price outlook is his biggest concern heading into 2026. Matt Frostic farms 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, dry beans, and sugarbeets in the state’s […]
Creighton economist says farm machinery makers pressured by weak demand
An economist at Creighton University says farm machinery manufacturers continue to face economic pressures. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield many companies are dealing with decreased demand and lower order volumes. “It’s […]
USDA and Justice Department will evaluate ag inputs
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says high input costs are affecting farmers across the United States. “U.S. farm production inputs all cost so much more today than they did under the […]
Recent rainfall delays start of harvest in south-central Indiana
A south-central Indiana farmer says his operation has been battling wet weather all year. Tim Gauck says recent rainfall has delayed the start of harvest. “We’ve been waiting for the rain to get […]
Xitavo Showcases Genetic Diversity at Farm Progress Show
Early on the first day of the 2025 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield’s Cyndi Young caught up with Colin Rogers, Seed Agronomist for the Xitavo® brand at BASF, beside the BASF […]
New Indiana University program helping farmers connect with local buyers
A new program from Indiana University is helping the state’s farmers connect with larger wholesale buyers to increase local food sales. Founder and resilient food systems manager Jodee Smith says […]
BASF’s Josh Putman Highlights Surtain Herbicide Success at Farm Progress Show 2025
At the 2025 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield’s Cyndi Young caught up with Josh Putman, Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides at BASF, while standing in the company’s corn field plot. […]
ASA disappointed in Argentina support as market access slips
The vice president of the American Soybean Association says the United States is quickly losing market share with critical trading partners. “It’s a three-alarm fire. It’s very concerning. Scott Metzger, a […]