A wide-range of temps, west to east across the Heartland; a briefly drier pattern for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of the North and West, while cooler-than-normal conditions will prevail from the Midwest into […]
Spring, early Summerlike warmth for most; big changes underway across the far North
Across the Corn Belt, lowland flooding continues along portions of the White River in southern Indiana. The East Fork White River at Rivervale, Indiana, crested Sunday evening, 13.08 feet above […]
Solutions to stabilize struggling U.S. farms
Farmers attending the National Farmers Union Convention are considering solutions to bring stability back to U.S. farms. “Our farmers are reporting they’re on the brink of a crisis. We’re having […]
MAA says farm bill progress could help protect farmer access to pesticides
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says the advancement of the farm bill is a key step towards protecting farmer access to crop protection tools. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the legislation would prohibit […]
Southern rust crowded out tar spot in 2025, pathologist says
Corn farmers who saw heavy southern rust pressure in 2025 probably encountered less tar spot. Dr. Alison Robertson is an extension plant pathologist with Iowa State University. “I think what […]
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain talks watermelon farming and racing at Commodity Classic
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is also an eighth generation watermelon farmer. At the 2026 Commodity Classic he told Brownfield about his family’s watermelon operation; their experience using products from NewLeaf […]
Syngenta & Stine Seeds launch Expance soybean trait
Leaders with Syngenta and Stine Seed told Brownfield at the 2026 Commodity Classic that the newly announced Enlist E3 Expance soybean trait will be a game changer for farmers. AUDIO: […]
Dekalb bringing new genetics to farmers in 2026
Matt Strubhart, corn portfolio lead with Dekalb, told Brownfield at the 2026 Commodity Classic that the company is bringing close to 30 new products to the market in 2026. AUDIO: […]
Bayer provides update on Preceon Smart Corn at Commodity Classic
Lindsey Battle, Preceon smart corn systems strategy and launch lead for North America, told Brownfield at the 2026 Comodity Classic that the system is performing well in the field and […]
Wisconsin grants waiver, suspending swine testing and movement restrictions
Wisconsin agriculture officials Friday granted a waiver of the state’s swine movement rule. Kari Retallick with the Wisconsin Pork Association says Wisconsin was the only state with this requirement, and […]