Moisture conditions could shape corn harvest
An extension corn agronomist says moisture will influence the start of harvest for many growers. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield crops in dry areas will likely […]
Iowa farmer sees harvest marketing opportunities
Many farmers are thinking through grain marketing strategies while preparing for harvest. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in southeast Iowa. “We’re raising this crop, let’s also do a good […]
Corn leaf aphid issues becoming a trend
It was another summer of battling corn leaf aphids for many Midwestern farmers. University of Illinois entomologist, Nick Seiter, says it was the third straight year that the insects, which […]
Senator says changes to biofuel blending quotas come with uncertainty
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says reallocating the volume of small refining exemptions into future blending quotas over the next two years is an attempt to balance competing […]
Brownfield’s Weekly Livestock Market Update reaches 500 episodes
Brownfield Ag News is celebrating a significant milestone as its popular Weekly Livestock Market Update program reaches its 500th episode. Since its debut, the program has become a trusted source […]
Higher wheat prices boost opportunities with double-crop soybeans
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says double-cropping soybeans with wheat has the greatest profit potential for farmers in warmer growing regions next year. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield, “Wheat […]
Finding additional demand for corn
Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer is the new first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and says finding new uses for corn is critical to growers’ profitability. On this […]
ADM Producer Direct connects farmers with local markets
ADM is helping farmers connect with local grain markets through its Producer Direct program. ADM’s Brooke Achenbach tells Brownfield the goal is to make grain delivery as convenient and efficient […]
Missouri rice farmer holds off on sales as basis remains wide
A rice farmer in the Missouri Bootheel is wrapping up harvest and says he doesn’t have much of his crop marketed. Rance Daniels, who farms in Dunklin County, says while […]
Pork facility expansion supports South Dakota agriculture
A ribbon cutting happened this week for the $1.8 million newly expanded Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. “We’re able to build two new wean-to-finish nutrition […]