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University of Wisconsin merges agronomy update meetings

Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants can now get more agronomy information while attending fewer meetings.  University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield instead of having separate meetings at different times of the year, all of the research information will be available during... Read More.

Minnesota FFA to hold new State Leadership Conference

Minnesota FFA will host a new State Leadership Conference next month. FFA president Lauren Stoel says the move begins to address the challenge of meeting its growing membership needs during Minnesota’s State Convention in April. “We’re going to be holding all of our Leadership... Read More.

Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers

The CEO of the Midwest Food Bank says a unique donation is helping to replenish hay supplies in hurricane ravaged western North Carolina. Eric Hodel tells Brownfield… “A local central Illinois farmer said ‘Hey, I’ve got an excess hay crop, and I feel like... Read More.

Wheat grower encouraged by deregulation of HB4 trait

The past chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates says the deregulation of a drought-tolerant wheat variety is a promising step forward. Darren Padget tells Brownfield the HB4 trait will benefit many growers. “But if you add say 20% to your production, that’s great, but then... Read More.

Lessons from 2024

A southern Iowa-based LG Seeds agronomist says 2024 was a learning experience for many farmers in the upper Midwest. Bryant Luers says crop conditions varied across the state. “Poor root development, sidewall compaction, lower stands in certain instances and so that really led to... Read More.

Arkansas denied from enforcing laws on foreign land ownership

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of two Arkansas laws prohibiting land ownership by foreign entities. U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker issued the order after Jones Eagle LLC filed suit against Ag Secretary Wes Ward and Attorney General Tim Griffin. The suit stated that... Read More.

Cash dairy prices higher except cheese Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were up $0.02 at $0.71. Two sales were recorded at $0.6950 and $0.70.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0525 at $1.6425.  One sale was recorded at that... Read More.

U.S. ethanol stocks hit 8-week high

U.S. ethanol production increased over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production was up 0.8% to 1.12 million barrels per day, equivalent to 47 million gallons daily, which is a record high. U.S. ethanol stocks hit an 8-week high of 22.9... Read More.

A commitment to climate-smart practices

Pictured: Indiana farmer Don Villwock at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s made a commitment to climate-smart ag practices. Don Villwock, who also represents 25×25 Solutions from the Land, says his latest focus... Read More.

REAP tops $1 billion in IRA clean energy investments

Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (right) with Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City The USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development says the agency continues to invest in projects that help farmers address climate change while lowering energy costs.... Read More.

Ag lenders preparing for continued farm profitability declines

A recent survey of ag bankers finds credit quality is their top concern as producers face lower net farm incomes. American Bankers Association’s senior director of research Tyler Mondres tells Brownfield, “Despite the fact that there is an expectation for credit quality to weaken... Read More.
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