Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference grounds communities
The organizer of the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference says growers are still facing similar challenges as they did during their first event in 2000. Brad Kik tells Brownfield, ”I think […]
Farmer concerned about corn carryout data
A north-central Iowa farmer says he was caught off guard by USDA’s recent supply and demand report. Stu Swanson, who serves as president of Iowa Corn, tells Brownfield… “That jump […]
John Deere announces Illinois, Iowa layoffs
John Deere says 238 employees in Illinois and Iowa will be laid off in the coming weeks. In a statement to Brownfield, the company said the workforce reduction will impact […]
Farm Credit Illinois seeing increased concern; land values drop
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says their membership is concerned about the financial uncertainty facing agriculture. Kelly Duitsman Hunt tells Brownfield, “It is volatile.” She says, “It’s been on […]
Rep. Hinson seeks House passage of Save Our Bacon Act
A lawmaker in the U.S. House says her bill would protect access to interstate commerce and help lower grocery prices. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Save Our Bacon Act was […]
Indiana Farm Bureau discusses energy and taxes during this year’s delegate session
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes and energy policy are some of the biggest priorities for members in 2026. Randy Kron says during this year’s delegate session, […]
Klobuchar looks to boost industrial hemp research funding
The Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee is looking to provide additional funding for industrial hemp research. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar says the U.S. Senate passed an agriculture funding […]
Mixed soybean aphid pressure across southern Minnesota
Soybean aphid pressure is spotty across southern Minnesota. Syngenta agronomist Tim Dahl says hot weather has helped limit populations. “I would say western Minnesota probably has more aphids. That’s kind […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher to start the week
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0550 at $1.83. […]
Checking in on Corn
As the 2025 corn crop matures, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Lewis Kuppler says some common diseases are showing up. He tells Brownfield that pressure could impact seed selection for […]