Jury still out on “Green Lightning”
A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say the jury is still out on the new “Green Lightning” technology. Chad Kalaher, who covers northeastern Illinois, says all the company’s Practical […]
Program to highlight lives of migrant workers
A Wisconsin group that helps migrant workers and American farmers will show the public what it’s like working far from your home and family. Puentes-Bridges President Mercedes Falk tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 22, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.88 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 1/2, up 2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $296.70, down 10 centsSep. soybean oil closed […]
Ethanol groups react to EPA SRE decision
There are mixed reviews from ethanol groups over EPA’s decision to grant small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says the agency’s action is mostly good […]
Egg production down, but hatching numbers imply rise
Egg production numbers declined again in July, but there are signs of a bounce back. The USDA says 8.791 billion eggs were produced in July 2025, 3% less than July […]
Dr. Bob James dies
A leading educator on raising dairy calves has died. Dr. Robert Elliott James, best known as Dr. Bob, helped start the Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association, now known as the […]
Red meat, poultry in cold storage below last year
Red meat and poultry supplies in cold storage are tighter than a year ago. The USDA says red meat stocks on July 31st, 2025 fell 5% on the year at […]
Cattle placements at high end of estimates
The USDA says 1.598 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during July 2025. That was 6% below July 2024, reflecting tighter available supplies, partially because the U.S. border with […]
Red Crown Rot confirmed in Ohio for the first time
Red Crown Rot has been confirmed for the first time in Ohio. OSU Extension soybean pathologist Horacio Lopez-Nicora says it has similar foliar symptoms to Sudden Death Syndrome. “The leaves retain […]
IFAA continues mission to provide funds for ag youth
The president of the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement says their organization is committed raising funds for ag youth. Matt Heiller tells Brownfield IFAA rewards the hard work of grand […]