Yield audits help Minnesota farmer reclaim bushels missed by elevators
A farmer in southwest Minnesota is focused on attention to detail. Nick Sandager says he reconciles yield data as soon as harvest ends. “I’m double-checking all the yields and everything, […]
Missouri Soybean to Host Cover Crop Field Day
Missouri Soybean’s Cover Crop Field Day is coming up on March 19. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Clayton Light, the Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations previews the event. […]
Key takeaways from the newly released farm bill
An ag policy specialist says there’s a lot to unpack in the latest version of the new farm bill. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the draft includes […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; an active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern […]
Proposed 2027 Michigan ag budget adds FarmStart program, cuts one-time funds from 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2027 budget would invest in the next generation of career pathways for the sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield […]
Market analyst: fewer U.S. cotton acres could boost prices
A market analyst says fewer U.S. cotton acres this spring could help prices. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services tells Brownfield the recently released National Cotton Council’s grower survey shows […]
Start Clean, Stay Clean
As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield […]
Unseasonably mild to warm continues for most; unsettled, stormy across the West, far North
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather prevails, despite a gradual increase in cloudiness Any remaining snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from northeastern […]
Managing risk through uncertainty
It is the middle of winter, but farmers are thinking ahead and planning for the spring planting season and facing another year of poor returns spilling onto the balance sheets. […]
Dual chamber balers improve field efficiency for producers
A new dual-chamber baler with single-row output is helping address labor challenges that continue in the ag sector. Cort Morris, Kubota product manager says the innovative design means one operator, […]