Axial-Flow 260 series provides increased productivity
Case IH has launched a new combine to help farmers increase productivity during one of their busiest times of the year. Leo Bose, harvesting segment lead for Case IH, says […]
US, Mexican, and Canadian cattle producers unite to protect production
Leaders from North American cattle groups are uniting to protect cattle production in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The groups, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones […]
Indiana dairy farmers take part in Indianapolis 500 tradition
American Dairy Association Indiana’s Veteran Milk Man Alex Neuenschwander will hand the winning driver of the Indianapolis 500 a cold glass bottle of milk. The fourth-generation dairy farmer says this […]
First drone “swarms” allowed in agriculture
The use of drones, or unmanned aerial systems, to spray crops is gaining popularity. Arthur Erickson, CEO and co-founder with Texas-based Hylio Drones, says there are several contributing factors. “Besides being […]
KSU awarded $6M grant by USAID
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a $6 million grant to Kansas State University for global food security efforts. The University says it’s Feed the Future Sustainable […]
A warm, dry planting window preferred in southern Minnesota
A farmer from southern Minnesota says he’s looking forward to having a window of warm, dry conditions to finish planting corn and soybeans. Lawrence Sukalski tells Brownfield it’s been at […]
Rain delays soybean planting in Ohio
A farmer from northern Ohio says steady rains over the last week have kept him from finishing up soybean planting. Steve Reinhard says “we’re not in panic mode yet. We […]
Time to prioritize corn planting
An agronomist says farmers who still have both corn and soybeans to plant should prioritize corn. Ryan Gentle, Illinois agronomy manager at Wyffels Hybrids, tells Brownfield… “Very important to get the corn […]
Pork export sales set marketing year low
Pork export sales fell to a marketing year low during the week ending May 9th. The USDA says that week-to-week dip for pork followed reductions by several key customers including […]
Minnesota farmer wraps up “good” planting season
A west-central Minnesota farmer recently finished planting. Chad Willis of Willmar says there was a short window to plant his corn the end of April. “Then we had about two […]
