Recent heat accelerating corn and soybean growth in Indiana
A west central Indiana farmer says recent warmer weather has helped accelerate crop development. Tyler Everett tells Brownfield, “With the cold end of April and May we had, it’s really helped […]
Illinois farmer still optimistic despite replants and tornadoes
A central Illinois farmer says 2026 will be a growing season he won’t soon forget. Thomas Perkins, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We […]
Optimism emerging as crop markets move toward balance
An extension ag economist sees reasons for optimism as farmers struggle with tight crop margins. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says corn and soybean usage could meet and possibly […]
University of Wisconsin research examines how Cereal rye chemistry could create more targeted cover crop management
University of Wisconsin research is evaluating how the chemical makeup of cereal rye can impact crop development when used as a cover in rotations. Forage specialist Marta Kohmann tells Brownfield […]
Naig: U.S. Senate must act on year-round E15
Iowa’s Ag Secretary is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15 gasoline. Mike Naig tells Brownfield, “Whether it goes in a farm […]
Larger laying hen supply pushes egg production gains
An increased number of laying hens continues to push U.S. egg production higher. The USDA says 8.899 billion eggs were produced during June, rising 4% on the year, with 1% […]
Nebraska Governor ends tax incentives for large-scale data centers
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order to suspend tax incentives for new data center development across the state. “It’s critical that we protect our consumers and our […]
Bayer drops Chinese glyphosate import duty petition after farmers cite concerns
Bayer subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petition to request antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association, says farmers were concerned the […]
USMCA review aims to strengthen U.S. farm exports
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs says he’s confident the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can strengthen top U.S. export markets. “Adding new access is the […]
Scouting season in full swing as corn, soybean crops advance
An agronomist says it’s currently a prime time to be out scouting fields. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg tells Brownfield, “First off, I want to make sure you go out there and […]