China buys U.S. pork, cotton
The USDA says China bought U.S. pork during the week ending May 15th. That was first purchase of U.S. pork by China since late March, when trade tensions between the […]
Farmers for Soil Health in a wait-and-see
The CEO of the United Soybean Board says it’s unclear what will happen with the Farmers for Soil Health sustainability initiative. “Like a lot of other programs, we’re in a […]
Rains help improve growing conditions in Iowa
An extension agronomist says growing conditions are favorable across Iowa. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says farmers recently received some much-needed rains. “I’ve seen a few fields where it […]
Factors farmers may want to consider for replanting
An agronomist says there are several factors that farmers should consider before replanting after this year’s excessive rainfall. Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids covers southeast Nebraska and says standing water […]
Ag lending specialist sees more farmer exits
An ag lending specialist suggests a rising number of farmers are leaving the industry. Ashley Arrington with Ag Resource Management (ARM) says working capital began to erode on many operations […]
Protecting stored grain from insects
A pest management expert says crop farmers should prioritize insect control in their stored grain. Miya Butler with Central Life Sciences says insects can interfere with grain quality and the […]
Spring planting delays turn into prevent plant
A Mississippi farmer says spring planting is more than one month behind schedule due to consistent rains and narrow planting windows. Philip Good tells Brownfield he’s lost track of how […]
Zeldin: RFS volumes “coming soon”
The U.S. EPA administrator told lawmakers the agency will release its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 “very soon.” At a budget hearing with the U.S. Senate Environment Committee, […]
Fusarium head blight applications should be soon
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder says a timely fungicide application during flowering is the most important management strategy for growers. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “After flowering, look for those anthers.” […]
Glyphosate could be targeted in MAHA report
Some U.S. farmers remain concerned a new report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission could put crop protection tools at risk. The report is being released today and Blake […]