Army worm and potato leaf hopper pressure in alfalfa
A forage specialist encourages alfalfa growers to be on the lookout for a couple of pests. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says reports of army worm are coming in on social […]
Ag groups calling on Congress to fully fund Conservation Technical Assistance
The ag policy manager for the National Wildlife Federation says proposed budget cuts in the 2026 appropriations package could impact how farmers adopt conservation practices in the future. Ben Knuth […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.98 and 1/2, down 3/4 centAug. soybeans closed at $10.05 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $272.00, down $1.80Aug. soybean oil […]
Groups want agriculture represented in MAHA conversations
Many in the agriculture industry are bracing for the policy recommendations in the upcoming report from the Make America Healthy Again commission. The commission’s first report, on child nutrition, which […]
Profit taking pressures soybeans, wheat
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Contracts were up early, following bean oil on biofuel demand expectations, but near-term development conditions look favorable in many areas, pulling […]
Big data breeds next gen blueberries
Advances in genomics and statistical modeling are shaving decades off breeding programs for blueberry growers. Head of MBG Marketing Brad Moore tells Brownfield the very first cultivated blueberries took decades […]
2025 broiler placements remain ahead of 2024
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to indicate a year-over-year rise in production. The USDA says 251.526 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 470,000 on the week, but up 1% […]
Manure injection better for soil health
A University of Wisconsin Extension researcher encourages farmers to preserve soil and nutrients by minimizing soil disturbance. Chris Bandura is the extension conservation cropping outreach specialist. He tells Brownfield tillage […]
Uneven soybean stand concerns
A southern Ohio farmer says he’s concerned uneven soybean stands could impact this year’s crop. Greg Corcoran says weather continues to be the biggest challenge. “Some places are getting a […]
Opportunities to expand ag exports with Morocco
A northwestern Ohio farmer says a Moroccan trade team recently visited his operation to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Auglaize County farmer Jerry Bambauer says developing relationships helps increase market access. […]