Early wheat harvest can boost profitability and reduce quality risks
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once […]
Use caution when installing replacement parts
A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City, […]
Rain brings optimism for 2026 crop year in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean […]
Canada restricts Texas livestock imports following screwworm detection
A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked […]
Optimism grows as Senate talks begin on E15 legislation
Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says he’s as optimistic […]
Pharmgate highlights innovative PRRS vaccine at World Pork Expo
A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in […]
Proven Weed Control With Greater Flexibility
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add […]
Investing in the Next Generation
Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL […]
An active pattern; severe weather to the north, more rain for much of the Corn Belt; pockets of flooding
Across the Corn Belt, showery weather is slowing late-season corn and soybean planting efforts but maintaining generally favorable growing conditions. Still, more than 90% of the intended corn acreage had […]
Texas and USDA intensify surveillance and sterile fly strategy to contain New World screwworm outbreak
As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread. Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says […]