Did you check for ticks?
Reports of tick bites and related diseases are on the rise. In this episode of Managing for Profit, we’ll hear how you can best protect yourself in the field and […]
Minnesota alfalfa grower hoping for warmer weather ahead of first cutting
A farmer in southern Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is about a week out. Dan Glessing farms in Wright County and tells Brownfield it’s been cool so far […]
USDA says new fertilizer projects, faster permitting aim to lower farm input costs
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says additional steps are being taken to increase U.S. fertilizer production, and reduce input costs for farmers. “Every tool in the toolkit has to be reviewed […]
Variable environmental conditions impact early weed control efforts
Farmers are evaluating the effectiveness of early season weed control. WinField United crop protection sales agronomist Ryan Peterson suggests weed pressure has been somewhat subdued. “In my travels, it hasn’t […]
Soybean growers encouraged to consider white mold management
A technical service representative with BASF says soybean growers facing white mold challenges should start planning management strategies now. Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says […]
Cash dairy prices were lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0225 at $1.5325. Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5150 to $1.55. Cheese barrels were down $0.04 at $1.5150. No sales were […]
Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could […]
Ag group would like dairy issues fixed in USMCA
The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that […]
Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s […]
Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will […]