New uses of soybeans bringing long-term sustainability
Investing in diversification. Todd Main, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), says one way to protect soybean growers from ongoing trade uncertainties is to find […]
Purdue College of Agriculture eliminates its ASEC Department and Agricultural Communication major
Purdue University has eliminated its Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication. In a statement to alumni, the College of Agriculture says the move was made because of a new […]
Recent severe winter weather could further impact ag transportation system
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says Winter Storm Fern could impact the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain for weeks to come. Mike Steenhoek says cold temperatures […]
Unseasonably cold for many from the Corn Belt, eastern Plains into the deep southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, a disturbance crossing the Great Lakes region is producing some snow showers. Very cold, blustery conditions prevail throughout the Corn Belt, with Tuesday morning’s minimum temperatures […]
Soybean Checkoff Brings Value Through Research
In this Managing for Profit, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council vice chair Ben Storm says the soybean checkoff continues to benefit his bottom line, as well as the farm […]
BrownfieldAgNews.com Delivers Record-Breaking Digital Reach and Engagement in 2025
For more than fifty years, Brownfield Ag News has stood as a trusted voice in agriculture – committed to journalistic integrity and delivering accurate, unbiased information that farmers, ranchers and those with […]
Plant sap analysis can help improve plant health, lower fungide use
Agronomist Rashelle Moss from AdvancingEcoAgriculture says watching micronutrient levels in fields can help reduce pest and disease problems, and reduce or eliminate the need for fungicide applications. The post Plant […]
MSU dairy center begins research on high oleic soybeans with new robotic feeders
The first research projects at Michigan State University’s new dairy facility will study how best to incorporate high oleic soybeans into rations. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in […]
Van Orden says new Council needed to advance year-round E15
A Wisconsin Congressman says forming the Rural Domestic Energy Council was necessary to move nationwide year-round E15 forward. Third District Republican Derrick Van Orden says the failure to include E15 […]
Beck’s agronomist shares where farmers should—and shouldn’t—cut costs
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says farmers are asking a common question this winter meeting season. “Where do I trim back and where do I do that wisely?” […]