Kansas farmer says soybean crop is in rough shape
A north-central Kansas farmer says his soybean crop is off to a very sluggish start. Shale Porter tells Brownfield the majority of his crop was planted without moisture and they […]
Nebraska farmer says rainfall will boost crop conditions
A southwest Nebraska farmer says recent precipitation may help his corn crop turn a corner this month. Jan TenBensel says conditions were deteriorating quickly because of the ongoing drought. “It […]
Experts recommend soybean growers test suspect plants for red crown rot
Soybean growers are being encouraged to step up scouting for red crown rot this growing season as it spreads across parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, […]
Researchers partnering with farmers to combat the effects of extreme downpours
A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois say increased instances of extreme rainfall events are leading to a closer examination of how farm fields are holding up to […]
World Pork Expo discussions driven by swine disease and herd health
Swine disease pressure and herd health were major topics during last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines. CBS Bio Platforms vice president of innovation and commercialization Rob Patterson says […]
Rep. Hinson praises FY27 Ag and Rural Development Funding Bill
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the House-passed ag and rural development funding bill secured some critical investments for farmers. Republican Ashley Hinson says the legislation included a $1.16 billion […]
Purdue Study: USMCA has helped reduce grocery prices for U.S. consumers
A new study from Purdue University finds that the U.S -Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower U.S. food prices over the past six years. Joseph Balagtas, director of the Center for […]
Drought forces wheat abandonment across parts of Great Plains
Persistent drought is creating dire conditions for many winter wheat producers in parts of the Great Plains. North-central Kansas farmer Shale Porter tells Brownfield… “We have ourselves abandoned over 200 […]
Tar spot could appear in corn as conditions favor disease in MO
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says conditions are right for tar spot in corn to show up this month. “We have seen it, I believe like June […]
Early claw lesion detection and its impact on sow productivity
A researcher says early claw lesion detection can improve sow productivity. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Lucas Rodrigues with Zinpro said […]