Nebraska farmer surveys devastation after storms flatten bins, damage crops
A south-central Nebraska farmer says he’s picking up the pieces after severe storms decimated his crops and operation this past weekend. Doug Saathoff farms near Trumbull, and he says high […]
MU Extension and Missouri Soybeans Field Day to Feature Ag Research, Robotics and Precision Spraying
Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for July 8, 2026. The post […]
Indiana Governor declares disaster emergency for 63 counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 63 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland […]
RFA: USMCA review could boost ethanol sales south of the border
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield Mexico has regulatory […]
Seedling diseases
BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta have spawned soybean diseases. He tells Brownfield seed treatments have been somewhat effective against […]
Cash hogs sharply lower to finish the week
It took all week for any direct cash cattle trade to take place. There were just a few deals reported, in Nebraska at $405 dressed, full steady with the previous […]
Placements drop 10% from last year
The USDA reported big drops in both placements and marketings in its latest Cattle on Feed report. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says it’s a reflection of the current environment. “Placements […]
A brief lull before unseasonably active weather resumes on the Plains, across most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, Wednesday’s thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage, mainly from eastern Iowa into southern Ohio. Early Thursday, cool, mostly dry weather prevails, although most Midwestern summer […]
Missouri dairy family finds success through cheese making
A dairy farmer in central Missouri says his family has used vertical integration and value-added processing to reduce exposure to volatile commodity milk markets, support multiple family members on the […]
Court ruling advances Bayer Roundup settlement in Missouri
A staff attorney with the National Ag Law Center says a recent district court’s rejection on Roundup litigation could benefit Bayer, keeping the proposed settlement process in Missouri courts as […]