2025 – The year of difficult weed pressure
A field market development specialist with Valent says the wetter-than-expected summer has made it difficult to manage weeds. Garrison Gundy covers Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado… “It’s been really hard to […]
4-H taking students “Beyond Ready”
The vice president of the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team says the organization is pushing students to be “Beyond Ready” for the future. Alex Paul says the new national initiative […]
Kansas farmer says trade policy needs to give a boost soon
A Kansas farmer says time is running out for the administration’s trade policy to deliver benefits to producers ahead of the next growing season. Shale Porter tells Brownfield, “If we […]
Grassley concerned about low crop prices, higher input costs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s concerned about the economic outlook for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Even at $4.10 for corn the new reference price, and $10 for soybeans, it’s […]
Sen. Ernst comments on USDA reorganization plans
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says she supports the USDA’s plans to reorganize the agency. Republican Joni Ernst says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ proposal will bring USDA closer to farmers […]
Be cautious when making soil fertility decisions
An agronomist at Superior Ag says the current state of the ag economy has some growers already considering nutrient management cuts in 2026. Jesse Uebelhor says taking regular soil tests […]
Soybean crop in excellent shape nearing its final stretch
An agronomic service rep with Syngenta says he’s optimistic about the condition of the U.S. soybean crop. Chris Munsterman says there could be enough moisture to get it across the […]
WASDE brings soybean opportunities
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the latest USDA WASDE report was a drag on the corn market but could present opportunities for soybeans. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield… “Yes, the yield […]
Wet summer having mixed impact on central Minnesota crops
A central Minnesota farmer says frequent rain this summer has had a mixed impact on crops. John Mages farms in Stearns County. “Our area has had quite a bit of […]
Mixed, mostly bearish, week for export sales
The USDA reports a mixed week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn and soybeans during the week ending August 7th hit marketing year lows due to big cancelations by […]