Summit conservation feedback to USDA through Midwest Farm Conservation Survey
The Pollinator Partnership wants to know what motivates Midwestern farmers to implement conservation practices and how USDA programs could work better. Director of Science and Research Vicki Wojcik tells Brownfield, […]
USDA reports big weekly rise in broiler sets
Broiler numbers were generally up over the past week. The USDA says 249.839 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 2.535 million on the week as high temperatures in […]
Business management expert urges farmers to focus on liquidity and cost control heading into 2027
A production business management expert says preserving liquidity and managing working capital will be critical as producers face another year of tight margins. Barry Ward with Ohio State University Extension […]
Farmers boosting yields with beneficial insects via prairie strips
A precision ag conservation specialist with Pheasants Forever says some Midwest farmers are finding success using prairie strips inside their corn and soybean fields. Dallas Glazik, who also farms in […]
MIFarmLink plans for expansion after securing USDA beginning farmer funding
New federal funding is helping to increase farmland connections and transfers across Michigan. Michigan FarmLink Program Director Jill Dohner tells Brownfield, “The whole point of Michigan FarmLink is to be […]
Kansas farmer says $6 Diesel is crushing harvest budgets
A central Kansas farmer says record high fuel costs have been depressing this fall. “At this time, it’s treading water.” Paul Penner says his expenses have been mounting quickly. “I […]
Iowa State agronomist cites growing quality issues in wet harvest
An extension agronomist says it’s been a frustrating start to harvest season in Iowa and other parts of the Midwest. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says the rain just […]
Compeer lending specialist says beef-on-dairy revenue could surprise producers
A dairy lending specialist says beef-on-dairy continues to boost margins. Brad Herkenhoff with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield milk prices have not been great this year. “But with the beef market […]
Novonesis highlights bacteria’s role in silage inoculants, livestock probiotics at World Dairy Expo
Novonesis technical services manager Ryan Royer says bacteria is central to conversations the bio-solutions company is having with dairy farmers at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this week. “We’re […]
Ethanol production, stocks lowest since January
U.S. ethanol production declined for the second week in a row. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was the lowest since the end of January at 1.007 million […]