John Deere launches new AI assistant, JD
John Deere is introducing an artificial intelligence tool the company says will help farmers put their data to work. Deere digital solutions director of product management Kevin Seidl calls JD […]
CLAAS unveils new generation tractors at FPS
The next generation of CLAAS tractors is making its debut at the Farm Progress Show. “We have the ARION 6 range, we have the AXION 8 range and we have […]
USDA beef plan targets price risk and producer confidence
Ag secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is taking steps to help improve producer confidence in the cattle industry. Speaking with reporters at the Nebraska State Fair, told Brownfield one […]
Harvest ending quickly approaching
A southeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest is almost wrapped up. Ben Bellar says yields have been a pleasant surprise. “We’ve kind of done our better fields, so we’re tapering […]
Crop conditions in great shape
A northeast Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybeans have made a remarkable turnaround. Greg Anderson says it was an incredible dry spring and early summer. Then, “The rain started to […]
Michigan corn, soybean crops benefit from irrigation amid dry weather
A farmer in southern Michigan says crops look good in his region where they’re irrigated. Luke Gentz tells Brownfield, “We’re really dry.” “Our area has just kind of repelled every […]
Guarded optimism as central Illinois harvest approaches
A central Illinois farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s crops. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, “I’ve talked to a number of […]
Iowa Corn Rated 77% Good to Excellent as Harvest Draws Closer
Above average temperatures over the past week helped advance crop development. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Iowa corn is 94 percent in the dough stage, […]
Corn sees slight gains as wheat takes profits
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, adjusting spreads at the end of the month, quarter, and marketing year. Soybeans are looking at a hot, dry finish to the growing season […]
USDA: Minnesota Corn Reaches 95% Dough Stage, Soybeans Near Leaf Drop
Warmer than normal temperatures over the past week has helped the 2026 crop progress. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Minnesota corn is 95 percent in […]