Beck’s Hybrids tightening PFR Proven guidelines
A practical farm research agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the company is altering its guidelines for products or practices to earn the PFR Proven label. Clayton Stufflebeam tells Brownfield, “We […]
Rising input costs keep focus on seed ROI
The business and supplier strategist at Beck’s says keeping seed costs in check remains a priority for the industry. Corey Beck says rising input costs have created significant financial pressure […]
AgMarket.Net analyst encourages farmers to manage risk proactively
A market analyst says farmers are looking for every opportunity to improve returns in a challenging farm economy. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says profit margins have been tight for several […]
Farming for the Future Field Day features regen opportunities in West Michigan
Sourcing regeneratively grown ingredients with nature in mind. Senior Agronomist Drew Afton tells Brownfield Nestle is working to source at least half of its key ingredients from farms using regenerative […]
Extreme heat hits Missouri State Fair
An extreme heat warning is in effect during the Missouri State Fair and it’s being felt across the fairgrounds. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “We just want everyone […]
New weed control tools require careful management
A crop protection specialist says the agriculture industry can’t afford to repeat the mistakes that have led to widespread herbicide resistance. Dennis Christie with WinField United tells Brownfield, “We did […]
Butter and nonfat dry milk lead higher cash dairy prices at CME
Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.00275 to $0.67. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.61. Seven sales […]
Camp of Champions helps Wisconsin youth build off state fair success
A board member with the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says youth exhibitors that participate in the annual auction get a unique opportunity to […]
Yields pull U.S. hay production lower
Lower yields had an impact on hay production in 2026, reflecting weather issues in parts of the U.S. The USDA says alfalfa and mixtures production was down 5% on the […]
Illinois Governor weighs in on data centers
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the impact of large data centers is among the organization’s top concerns. Phillip Nelson says the facilities threaten the state’s natural resources […]