Dry conditions likely to affect wheat
A farmer in south central South Dakota says widespread dryness has been good for spring fieldwork, but not good for winter wheat emergence. Bryan Jorgensen says “it went in last […]
Farmer Benefits of Planting DEKALB® Brand Products
When farmers plant DEKALB® corn products, they also can benefit from many other products and services from the brand and Bayer Crop Science. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB […]
Corn and soybean planting starts in MO Bootheel
A Missouri Bootheel farmer started planting corn and soybeans this week, striving to make decent progress ahead of weekend rains. “We should be between 10 to 20 percent planted by […]
Rice farmers take more cautious planting approach
An extension agronomist with University of Arkansas says a seed shortage and a challenging ag economy have farmers taking a more cautious approach planting rice. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “everyone […]
Bill delisting wolves discussed by subcommittee
Legislation that would remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List is moving through the House Committee on Natural Resources. During a Tuesday subcommittee hearing, co-author and Colorado Representative Lauren […]
Reciprocal tariff uncertainty lingers
The president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says it’s unclear what will happen in agriculture when reciprocal trade tariffs take effect next Wednesday. “We really need […]
Economist: Japan could seek more U.S. corn during HPAI recovery
An ag economist says he expects some upcoming export opportunities for U.S. corn into Japan. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says Japan needs more corn for livestock feed usage. “They […]
NPPC president outlines organization’s priorities
The National Pork Producers Council president says getting a legislative fix for Proposition 12 remains the organization’s top priority. Duane Stateler of Ohio tells Brownfield, “We’ve got to stop the […]
Bankers back Trump’s tariff strategy, RMI survey says
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals most Midwestern bankers support President Trump’s tariff strategy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “Farmers and the bankers are supporting the president’s approach. […]
Bayer loses Georgia Roundup case
A Georgia jury has awarded more than $2 billion in compensation and damages to the plaintiff in a Bayer Roundup case. The plaintiff, John Barnes, originally filed suit in 2021 […]