Western Iowa farmer pleased with June growing conditions
Crop emergence finally picked up steam this month for western Iowa farmer Kevin Ross. “We’re finally getting some heat,” he said. “Just like everybody across the state, it seems like […]
Domestic, international demand increases for U.S. ethanol
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the outlook for U.S. ethanol production is favorable. Scott Richman tells Brownfield weekly production recently hit a record high at more […]
New Wisconsin FFA officers named
Wisconsin FFA State President Amalia Draxler – Photo courtesy Wisconsin FFA Wisconsin’s new FFA State Officers have been selected. Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter was elected to […]
Kansas farmer weighs in on ag economy uncertainty
A farmer in central Kansas says it’s already been a year of unprecedented volatility. Paul Penner says the administration’s tariff policy has made it more difficult to market grain and […]
Proposed fee to fund Illinois conservation districts fails to move
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says a proposal that would have provided stable funding for local districts failed to move out of […]
Ongoing certainty in the ag labor sector
Many in the agriculture industry have expressed concern about how the uptick in the Department of Homeland Security’s employment enforcement efforts is impacting farm labor. President Trump told reporters on […]
Short-term weather glance wetter and warmer
Brownfield ag meteorologist Greg Soulje says drought relief is in store for much of the Western Corn Belt. “Over the next three to five days there ought to be some […]
Iowa farmer pleased with crop conditions amid lower prices
A southeast Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been a pleasant surprise. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield his area has received a number of rains this year. “There were some crops […]
Alfalfa weevils impact Nebraska hay crop
A central Nebraska farmer says the quality of the first cutting of alfalfa hay was extremely poor to do high weevil pressure. Clay Govier tells Brownfield, “It was getting pretty […]
Central IL crops off to good start; market uncertainty concerning
A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 growing season is off to a good start. “Crops are moving right along, progressing right along. They look good.” Jeff Smith, who grows […]