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 […]
Consider narrow rows when planting wheat
A cropping systems agronomist encourages farmers to plant winter wheat in narrow rows to gain yield. Michigan State University’s Manni Singh tells Brownfield, “We have a lot of data showing […]
Soil testing helps growers make timely, informed decisions
The laboratory director for Farmers Edge says soil testing can help farmers manage their fertilizer expenses. Patrick Visser tells Brownfield soil tests can provide a detailed analysis of nutrient levels […]
Minnesota farmer concerned about corn lodging
A southeast Minnesota farmer is concerned about lodging as his corn crop matures. Jason Keck says there’s been plenty of moisture in Steele County this summer, which has helped the […]
Second quarter land values spurred by development demand
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farmland values surprisingly rose 3% in the second quarter of 2025 from a year earlier. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, […]
Indiana farmer says agriculture provides benefits to veterans
The owner of At East Orchard in central Indiana says the ag industry provides opportunities for veterans to thrive in life after service. Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “We’re an educational […]
New H-2A processing could lead to delays
An ag attorney says farmers utilizing the H-2A guest worker program could see significant delays with new immigration requirements at U.S. Consulates. Arkansas-based William L. Mencer says every worker now […]
Farmer says H-2A program has uncertain future for her operation
A farmer in eastern Kansas says rising labor costs tied to a federal visa program may not be financially sustainable for her operation. Lavell Winsor says wages for H-2A guest […]
Dry conditions expand in parts of central U.S.
A climatologist says some areas of the Corn Belt saw some expansion of dry conditions over the last week. Lindsay Johnson with the National Drought Mitigation Center says most of […]