Support for Michigan fairs remains strong
The Michigan legislature is on track to provide at least half a million dollars for local county fair improvements for the sixth consecutive budget. Lisa Reiff is the executive director of the […]
Tough start to watermelon season in central Illinois
A central Illinois specialty crop grower says the 2025 growing season has been less than ideal. “It’s been too cold and windy.” Dale Hodgson, who grows a variety of produce […]
An early-season, “flash” heat wave ahead for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the […]
Iowa Corn Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Corn Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour The post Iowa Corn Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Weather conditions perfect mix for early tar spot in Kansas
A field sales representative says recent weather conditions in parts of Kanas have created an ideal environment for tar spot development. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says so far pressure […]
Indiana Ag Policy Summit
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana Ag Policy Summit. The post Indiana Ag Policy Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Purdue University Soybean Showcase
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Purdue University Soybean Showcase. The post Purdue University Soybean Showcase appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Wean-to-finish pig mortality
Zoetis Pork technical services veterinarian Dr. Dave Baumert says there’s been a rise in wean-to-finish pig mortality. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo earlier this month, he said […]
Asian Longhorn tick found in Southwest Michigan
Asian Longhorn ticks have been confirmed for the first time in Michigan at a state park near Indiana. Two nymphs were found through routine tick surveillance by Calvin University at […]
Cattle futures sharply lower to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $4.50 lower at $212.45, and October live cattle closed $4.42 lower […]