Recent market move may be chance for farmers to sell grain, economist says
An ag economist says farmers may have a good opportunity right now to sell some grain. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s been some gains in the corn market this […]
Farmers urged to apply early-season herbicides during warm weather window
A regional technical manager with FMC Corporation says farmers should take advantage of the recent warm up to apply early season herbicides. Gail Stratman tells Brownfield timing is everything. […]
Delegate session highlights dairy farmer losses under new Federal Milk Marketing Order
Darin Van Ruden, the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, says many dairy farmers aren’t a fan of the recently reformed Federal Milk Marketing Order system. “It’s taken upwards of […]
Ag research rolls on despite federal funding drop off
The cutting edge of agriculture. Laura Bleill, director of external engagement with the U of I Research Park, says despite continued uncertainty around federal funding for ag research much of […]
Novonesis Agronomist Highlights 130 Years of Innovation in Agricultural Biosolutions
Biosolutions are playing an increasingly important role in crop production, especially as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and profitability. Adam Kayser, technical agronomist with Novonesis, tells Brownfield the […]
Farm bill path remains uncertain as Senate weighs House framework
Lawmakers in Washington continue working toward a new five-year farm bill as farmers push for long-term certainty in federal ag policy. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the Senate’s farm bill […]
CLAAS Debuts LEXION 8500 Combine with Advanced Technology at Commodity Classic 2026
Farmers attending the 2026 Commodity Classic 2026 got their first look at a new combine designed to deliver high-capacity performance and advanced harvesting technology. Matthew Poling, Combine Product Sales Specialist […]
The Importance of Animal Agriculture to Soybean Growers
Martin County crop and livestock farmer Rochelle Krusemark serves as a director on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. She […]
EPA-Registered Biological Offers Full-Season Protection Against Soybean White Mold and SDS
Farmers looking for added protection against damaging soybean diseases have a biological option that delivers season-long benefits. According to Jared Cottenie, marketing manager for Heads Up Plant Protectants, the company’s […]
Higher costs and uncertainty as Iran conflict drives fertilizer prices up
The conflict in Iran and its impact on fertilizer and fuel had the attention of farmers at the National Farmers Union Convention. Fertilizer prices have increased more than 30 percent […]