Finding “horsepower” in unique places
A first-generation Illinois farmer says she’s found a unique answer to the “horsepower” needs of her specialty operation. Ruth Burke, who’s also an assistant art professor at Illinois State University, […]
Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will meet the 2025 Indy 500 Milk Women The post Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May is beef month in Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared May as National Beef Month. And Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield… “We are the third largest cow-calf state in the nation. We have […]
North Dakota the first state to enact ‘failure to warn’ law
North Dakota is the first state to say federally approved pesticide labels are the law. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center says it’s a strong statement as pesticide […]
Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year
Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity […]
Farmers could get a break on fuel prices
An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last […]
Grassley says summertime E15 waiver is good news
The senior U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration’s fuel waiver allowing nationwide sales of E-15 during the summer months is good news. But Chuck Grassley says he hopes […]
Michigan potato growers increase funding options
Michigan potato growers have amended their assessment rates to allow for more checkoff collections in the future. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the change hasn’t increased funding for […]
Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our […]
Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns
Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. In fact, 50% of corn grown in Illinois is exported. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, former chair […]