Dry finish doesn’t dent corn and soybean yields for northern Illinois farmer
A northern Illinois farmer says the dry finish to the growing season didn’t seem to hurt his corn and soybean yields. Jay Whalen, who farms in Livingston and LaSalle Counties, […]
Iowa State student recipient of Cyndi Young Scholarship
Chloe Zittergruen, agricultural communications major at Iowa State University is the recipient of the 2025 Cyndi Young Scholarship, sponsored by Brownfield Ag News and presented by the National Association of […]
Custom Harvesters face squeeze from low prices, H-2A visa costs
A custom harvester says tight margins are having a ripple effect throughout the economy. Mychal Neumiller with U.S Custom Harvesters Inc says lower commodity prices are limiting what crews […]
Farmers urged to start 2026 weed control planning, Valent USA expert says
A crop inputs supplier says it isn’t too early for farmers to start thinking about weed control for 2026. Will Griffin, row crop segment manager with Valent USA, says […]
Farmers urged to start 2026 weed control planning, Valent USA expert says
A crop inputs supplier says it isn’t too early for farmers to start thinking about weed control for 2026. Will Griffin, row crop segment manager with Valent USA, says […]
2025 Season Highlights Importance of Timing and Prevention in Weed Control
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says the 2025 growing season reinforced two key principles for effective weed control: timing is everything and prevention is often less expensive than […]
Strong global demand pushes U.S. corn inspections far above year-ago levels
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out at a solid pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending November 27th topped a year ago by a substantial […]
Ohio Bee Survey could help guide conservation strategies for farmers
Researchers at Ohio State University say a new pollinator survey could help the state’s ag industry increase its conservation efforts. Karen Goodell says the survey provides key insights into how pollinators support crop […]
A snowy end to fall fieldwork in north Iowa
The season’s first snowstorm has ended fall fieldwork in north-central Iowa. Worth County Extension education specialist Dennis Johnson says harvest went smoothly. “The thing that happens then because of that […]
Beef producers weather “crazy” year marked by trade turbulence
Beef producers are reflecting on a year of ups and downs. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says 2026 has been kind of crazy. “I think that happens […]