NFU members express growing concern over faltering farm safety net
The vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the organization’s membership is concerned about the faltering farm safety net. Mike Stranz says resolutions from state conventions […]
Southern rust was the number one yield robbing disease for many growers in 2025
A pair of Bayer agronomists say southern rust was the number one yield robbing disease for many farmers across the Midwest in 2025. Brad Gibson with Channel tells Brownfield, “Growers […]
Northern Illinois farmer cuts inputs, boosts yields with 15 years of conservation farming
A northern Illinois row crop farmer says the long-term use of conservation practices is helping his bottom line. Jay Whalen, who farms in LaSalle and Livingston Counties, says his use […]
A Winter-like “look & feel” for most; new Winter storm organizing on the northern High Plains
Across the Corn Belt, snow squalls in the wake of a departing storm system linger downwind of the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, livestock producers are preparing for a more widespread winter-weather […]
Labor and tariffs impacting dairies
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says tariffs and labor issues are the top issues Washington D.C. needs to address. Heidi Fischer is a dairy farmer in the Hatley, Wisconsin area and […]
Much of the Great Lakes region needs snow
An atmospheric scientist says the winter storms that arrived before Thanksgiving and are expected to bring considerable snowfall and is exactly what much of the Great Lakes states needed. Eric […]
Cold weather ahead, along with a seasonally active, winter-like pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in the Southwest and most areas from the Rockies to the Appalachians, while warmer-than-normal conditions will […]
Secretary Naig says Southeast Asia trade mission strengthened key ag relationships
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia helped strengthen relationships with export partners. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Mike Naig says Vietnam and Indonesia […]
Farmers call for long-term labor reform as Thanksgiving food production faces worker shortages
A new report highlights the need for a stable agricultural workforce to support Thanksgiving dinner grown in America. Third-generation farmer Linda Pryor tells Brownfield every stage of the food supply chain […]
Five tips for managing farm labor
Farm business management coach Bret Oelke says effective labor management is a critical driver of farm profitability. Oelke, the owner of Innovus Agra, says having skilled, dependable staff is important […]