Farmer discusses planting delays in southern South Dakota
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says planting progress has slowed due to wet conditions. Brian Hefty farms nearly 3500 acres with his brother Darren near Sioux Falls. “We’re dealing […]
Keep an eye on seeding rates
A field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids says a higher seeding rate doesn’t always mean higher yields. Luke Schulte, based in Ohio, says farmers should adjust seeding rates based on location and soil type. “We’ve […]
Wheeler leaves Missouri Soybeans
The CEO and Executive Director of the Missouri Soybeans has resigned. Gary Wheeler was at Missouri Soybeans for 11 years and previously served as the CEO of Missouri Corn. In […]
Finding “horsepower” in unique places
A first-generation Illinois farmer says she’s found a unique answer to the “horsepower” needs of her specialty operation. Ruth Burke, who’s also an assistant art professor at Illinois State University, […]
Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will meet the 2025 Indy 500 Milk Women The post Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May is beef month in Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared May as National Beef Month. And Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield… “We are the third largest cow-calf state in the nation. We have […]
North Dakota the first state to enact ‘failure to warn’ law
North Dakota is the first state to say federally approved pesticide labels are the law. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center says it’s a strong statement as pesticide […]
Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year
Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity […]
Farmers could get a break on fuel prices
An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last […]
Grassley says summertime E15 waiver is good news
The senior U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration’s fuel waiver allowing nationwide sales of E-15 during the summer months is good news. But Chuck Grassley says he hopes […]