The Risks of AI in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Balance Technology with Experience
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology […]
UPL Launches Intrava DX Herbicide and Grower Finance Program While Helping Farmers Tackle Resistant Weeds and Southern Rust
Farmers continue to face mounting challenges—from tightening operating budgets to herbicide-resistant weeds and unpredictable disease pressure. At the 2026 farm show season, UPL is highlighting several tools designed to help […]
Big changes, with severe storms, snow for parts of the Corn Belt; calmer weather on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, overnight thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage from Missouri into northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Hail up to 6 inches in diameter was reported near […]
Fertilizer availability questioned as tensions ramp up in Iran
Middle East tensions continue to add uncertainty to the fertilizer market. Ottawa County, Ohio farmer Sheldon Miller says disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are impacting fertilizer prices and availability. […]
Getting Soybeans Off to a Strong Start with Asgrow
As growers gear up for planting season, a successful crop starts with choosing soybean genetics that deliver strong emergence, consistent performance and built-in weed management flexibility. In this episode of […]
A wide-range of temps, west to east across the Heartland; a drier pattern ahead for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains, while colder-than-normal conditions will stretch from the Mississippi […]
NFU approves three special orders at convention
The president of the National Farmers Union says the organization’s members support engaging in respectful debates to develop strong ag policies, and keep democracy strong. Rob Larew tells Brownfield “we […]
Farm leaders urge stronger domestic markets during Senate Ag hearing
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday examined ways to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products. During testimony, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said many farmers are […]
RhizoSorb Helps Growers Cut Phosphate Fertilizer Costs Without Sacrificing Yield, Phospholutions Says at Commodity Classic
Reducing fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield potential is top of mind for many farmers in today’s uncertain ag economy. At the Commodity Classic trade show, Brownfield spoke with Craig Dick, […]
Soybeans up, corn and wheat down after quiet March WASDE report
Soybeans was higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA made minimal changes to U.S. and world numbers, while CONAB’s next update for Brazil is out Friday. The USDA […]