Perdue announces workforce reduction at southern Indiana poultry plant
Perdue Farms has announced plans to lay off approximately 300 workers at its Washington, Indiana poultry plant next month. In a letter to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the […]
New corn demand could lie within Indonesia
A north central Ohio farmer says producers across the state continue to look for new ways to spur corn demand. Patty Mann says the recently announced trade framework with Indonesia could […]
FAPRI report shows OBBB helps farmers
Analysis by the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute shows producers will benefit from farm policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Pat Westhoff tells […]
Bill expanding Illinois on-farm poultry processing signed
Legislation expanding on-farm poultry processing in Illinois has been signed into law. State Senator Sally Turner says the update to the Illinois Meat and Poultry Inspection Act allows farmers to […]
USDA reports strong export inspections for U.S. corn
The USDA says that as of the week ending September 4th, corn export inspections are ahead of the pace need to meet expectations for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 […]
Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow
Sign-up is underway for the 21st class of the Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow program. Executive Director Lucinda McRoberts says this is the premier leadership development opportunity for ag professionals. […]
Incoming NCGA president says financial outlook in the crop sector is concerning
The incoming president of the National Corn Growers Association says the financial outlook in the crop sector is concerning. “We’re worried about where our growers are going to be next […]
Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise
A Channel seed salesman in eastern Illinois says red crown rot is becoming more prevalent in soybeans. Chris Heller, who’s based in Coles County, tells Brownfield, “In the soybean crop, […]
Choosing Forage Quality Products
Brevant Seeds retail business manager Andy Zalar says the Forage Quality lineup is all about tonnage, digestibility, and starch. He tells Brownfield Forage Quality products are not only strong in […]
NCGA expanding national mycotoxin research efforts
The National Corn Growers Association is expanding its mycotoxin research efforts to help reduce the economic impact for farmers. Sarah McKay, director of research and market development, says vomitoxin continues […]