PTx ArrowTube Seed Delivery System promises more consistent crop emergence
PTx showcased the ArrowTube seed delivery system at 2026 Commodity Classic. Caleb Stuber on the PTx strategic marketing team tells Brownfield ArrowTube relies on controlled acceleration and carefully placed friction […]
Wisconsin back to “unaffected” status for dairy HPAI, but new poultry losses
Wisconsin’s only dairy herd with highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been found disease-free. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says Wisconsin has been returned to gold or unaffected status. “The affected farm in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 3, 2026
May corn $4.46 and 1/2, up 3/4 centMay soybeans $11.70 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $314.70, up $1.80May soybean oil 62.82, up 8 pointsMay Chicago wheat […]
“From The Ground Up” project focuses on real-world conservation results
A farmer-led research project aims to improve the performance of conservation practices in the Midwest. Many farmers across Ohio and Missouri have been taking part in “From The Ground Up”, […]
FAPRI analysis highlights tradeoffs of expanded E15 policy
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says an increase in E15 use would be positive for agriculture, but not a gamechanger. Seth Meyer […]
Potato growers urge farm bill passage, additional measures to remain competitive
The newly elected National Potato Council President says growers are cautiously optimistic passing a new farm bill and increasing exports will provide new opportunities this year. Michigan farmer Ben Sklarczyk tells Brownfield […]
Organic farmers concerned about USDA staff reductions
The leader of an organic farming organization says USDA staff reductions are impacting her member growers. Lori Stern with Marbleseed Organic Farmers tells Brownfield the loss of institutional knowledge at […]
USDA opens Request for Information as it looks to strengthen ag statistics and data reliability
The USDA is looking to enhance the reliability of the data it collects. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says during meetings with farmers at the recent Commodity […]
Interest in cover crops and extended rotations on the rise
A crops education coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa says producer interest in cover crops and extended rotations has never been higher. Solveig Orngard tells Brownfield, “We have a cover […]
House Ag Committee starts markup of ‘Farm Bill 2.0’
The House Ag Committee is expected to start the farm bill mark up today. Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois says it’s not a traditional farm bill. “I have […]