Higher diesel prices add to harvest costs for farmers
A farm business management coach says the uptick in diesel prices will be noticeable on the farm as harvest continues. Bret Oelke with Innovus Agra tells Brownfield a relatively small […]
Minnesota soybean growers urged to watch for red crown rot
A new soybean disease threat is emerging in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Dean Malvick says red crown rot has been confirmed in southwestern Minnesota. “We found it […]
USDA slashes sorghum expectations
The 2026 U.S. sorghum crop will be considerably smaller than 2025. The USDA now has production at 283.98 million bushels, a decline of 12.46 million on the month and more […]
Many farmers preparing to put cover crop plans into action
The demonstration farm manager with the Illinois Soybean Association says now is the time for producers to finalize their cover crop plans. Jim Isermann says timing cover crop seeding ahead […]
Farmers share fertilizer concerns with USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden at Iowa hearing
The Trump administration is meeting with farmers to hear how fertilizer pricing challenges are impacting their operations. During a fertilizer hearing in Iowa on Friday, central Iowa farmer Mark Muench […]
Great Lakes Tek Flex demonstrates practicality of new ag tech
Great Lakes partners from industry and Extension are bringing new agricultural technology to specialty crop growers. Michigan State University Extension specialist Mike Reinke tells Brownfield farmers in the region haven’t […]
Shrinking corn crop tightens U.S. supplies as demand remains strong
The chief marketing economist with StoneX Group says corn was the standout in USDA’s September supply and demand report. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield the U.S. corn crop is shrinking and […]
Ag drone boom brings increased oversight and potentially costly fines
The CEO of drone manufacturer Hylio warns an evolving regulatory landscape could prove costly for ag applicators. Arthur Erickson tells Brownfield an agricultural drone company in the Pacific Northwest is […]
USDA cotton, rice guesses decline on acreage
The USDA’s 2026 upland cotton and rice crop estimates are lower than last month. Rice production was lowered 211 million hundredweight to 158.18 million as cuts to planted and harvested […]
Boozman prepares for another Senate Ag Committee farm bill vote
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s preparing for another vote on a farm bill as lawmakers return to Washington D.C. Senator John Boozman tells Brownfield while […]