Ibach tapped for USDA Undersecretary trade post
President Trump has nominated Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Ibach, a native of Sumner, Nebraska, served in the President’s first term as […]
Drought devastates soybean yields in central Kansas
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says this year’s soybean crop is in dismal shape from the ongoing drought. “There are just literally brown spots on the regular beans. There are […]
Power of Yield calculator demonstrates the changing economic value of red meat yield
The American-International Charolais Association has launched a new tool that puts real-time value on red meat yield. Executive Vice President Brett Spader says the Power of Yield Calculator is a […]
Recent rains put southeast South Dakota harvest on hold
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says the recent rains have harvest on hold. “We started with sunflower harvest about two weeks ago, and harvest has been on hold the […]
EPA PFAS research investments target farmland, crops, and livestock
The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $15 million in research grants to study how PFAS, or forever chemicals, can move through crops and livestock. Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Brownfield research […]
Rain, stalk rot challenge northwest Missouri corn harvest
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s racing more rain and deteriorating stalks trying to finish corn harvest. Andy Hull in Nodaway County says there’s stalk rot from the challenging […]
AGCO CEO encourages young farmers to embrace precision tech
The CEO of AGCO says understanding precision ag tools will be critical for the next generation of producers. “Run towards technology and run towards data.” Eric Hansotia says working with […]
Soybean harvest reaches 14% in Minnesota, behind normal pace
The soybean harvest is falling behind in Minnesota because of continued wet, cool weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report estimates 14 percent of the crop is out, compared to […]
Michigan crop development, harvest progress lagging averages
A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably […]
Quick pace and good yields highlight southeastern Illinois harvest
A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished […]