Digital tools offering machinery repair flexibility
Farmers looking to take modern machinery repairs into their own hands now have more digital tools at their disposal. Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support with John […]
Economy affecting equipment market
Tighter farmer margins are affecting the ag equipment market for 2025. Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH says as farmers continue to navigate a tough agricultural economy, purchasing habits […]
Save money by saving soil & nutrients with cover crops
With high fertilizer costs and the desire to hold soil in place along with the valuable nutrients, cover crops can help. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension says […]
Wisconsin educator, farm show manager dies
The former manager of Wisconsin’s Farm Progress Days and UW Extension Associate Dean has died. Glenn Thompson died on Thursday, Aug.21, 2025 at a Madison hospital. The former ag educator […]
A variable corn harvest in SEMO
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the corn crop that’s being harvested is variable. “In this area of the state, our yields are usually well above average, but I think […]
Will soybeans get a much-needed rain?
Soybean farmers across Missouri are hoping for a rain to help the crop finish strong. “A good August rain can really make a soybean crop.” In Carroll County, Kyle Durham […]
Wisconsin crops are in good shape
A northeastern Wisconsin farm is having a very good crop year. Lee Kinnard with Kinnard Farms near Casco tells Brownfield they’ve been getting rain at the right times this summer. […]
Take a rational approach to high fertilizer prices
At a time of high input costs and low commodity prices, a fertilizer specialist says farmers should take a rational approach as they plan for the 2026 crop. Josh Linville […]
Agronomist says most corn, soybeans look good
An agronomist says corn and soybeans look good in much of the Midwest. Dan Ritter is a regional agronomist with Dairyland Seed serving parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He […]
Early harvest expected in Michigan
An extension specialist says harvest in Michigan is likely to come early this fall. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “Not only do we have dryness, but we’ve also […]