Young farmers can succeed despite challenges, Iowa producer says
A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done. Corey Hillebo raises corn, soybeans, and wean to finish hogs in Polk […]
PRRS remains major hurdle for pork industry despite management advances
Pork producers continue to look for ways to mitigate swine disease threats. Iowa State University Extension swine field specialist Colin Johnson says there are many management strategies for viruses like […]
Mosaic maintains support for phosphate countervailing duties
The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says current countervailing duties on Moroccan and Russian fertilizers are critical to U.S. phosphate production. Ben Pratt tells Brownfield, “We […]
“Very, very, very disappointed”: Iowa Pork CEO reacts to Prop 12 omission
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is dismayed that Proposition 12 language was not included in the Senate Ag Committee draft farm bill. “Very, very, very disappointed.” That […]
Technology drives new era of efficiency for pork producers
Technology is helping shape modern pork production. Iowa State University Animal Science Department chair Jason Ross says the pork industry is leaning into innovation. “Those can really help a producer […]
Unknown, China boost new crop U.S. soybean export sales
New crop soybean export sales were solid during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says those new crop soybean sales were led by unknown destinations and China, signs that […]
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from storms
Many producers across the Corn Belt have dealt with widespread damage so far this growing season due to severe storm systems. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a southwest […]
Hogs mixed ahead of Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by tight-ready supplies, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.52 higher at $246.52 and […]
Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner says dicamba restrictions are showing results
The commissioner of agriculture for Minnesota says dicamba restrictions seem to be working. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the final dates for over-the-top applications of the herbicide in the state are […]
Spray drones gaining ground in crop protection
The role of drones in crop protection is growing. Tyler Steinkamp is the crop protection product manager for WinField United. He tells Brownfield more growers are leveraging drone technology to […]