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Sorghum brings economic potential to rural America

The CEO of Sorghum United says there’s tremendous potential for sorghum to have a larger economic impact in rural America. Nate Blum says the cereal grain, which is popular in India and Africa, fits well into most farming operations. “If we can locate regional...

Ohio farmer says he expects harvest to start early

A southern Ohio farmer says he expects to start harvest as early as next week. Greg Corcoran says it’s been a rough year. “We’re pretty deficient across all three counties that we farm in,” he says. “I’d like to get, I mean we could...

Ethanol production, stocks down on week, up on year

U.S. ethanol production dipped last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.071 million barrels a day, down 27,000 on the week, but up 64,000 on the year. That year-to-year increase in production is driven by demand expectations and producer margins. Iowa...

BASF launching soybean line

BASF is showcasing its first ever soybean line at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Bryan Perry with BASF tells Brownfield… “Our Xitavo soybean seed brand will be launching 12 varieties this year in a mid-group 2 to a mid-group 4 maturity range,” he says....

NCGA President says expanding markets for corn and ethanol needs to continue

Expanding trade markets for corn and ethanol is a priority for the National Corn Growers Association. NCGA President Harold Wolle says passage of the Next Generation Fuels Act is needed. “Which provides for even higher blends of ethanol in the nation’s gas and allows engine...

Let crop insurance agent know about silage plans

A product analyst with Country Financial says farmers planning to chop corn silage need to first have a conversation with their crop insurance agent. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Farmers who are going to chop silage, call your agent and get that notification sent to...

Harvest begins for west central Indiana farmer

A west central Indiana farmer says early harvest results are promising. Jason Brier, who farms in Warren County on the Indiana/Illinois border, says he began harvesting his March planted corn last week. “Doing my 101 day that I’ve had for the past few years,...

Increasing efficiency with Fendt’s Momentum planters

AGCO product specialist Kirby Woods tells Brownfield Fendt’s new Momentum 30-Foot Planter is designed for smaller fields, and it features a groundbreaking 52″ vertical range to tackle challenging terrain. The post

Pivot Bio’s new Chief Commercial Officer outlines 2025 priorities

Chris Turner, Pivot Bio’s new Chief Commercial Officer, tells Brownfield he understands the evolving financial dynamics that farmers are facing, including downward commodity pressure and rising input costs. Turner recently joined Pivot Bio after serving as Head of the U.S. Crop Science division for...

Fendt unveils 600 series tractor at Farm Progress Show

David Soliday, senior marketing manager with Fendt Tractors, says the company launched its new 600 Vario series tractor Tuesday at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Learn more in the interview below. The post

It’s Not Too Early for Fall Fertility Planning

Advanced Agrilytics Director of Agronomic Technology Travis Kimmel tells Brownfield what growers should focus on as they begin their fall fertility planning. Kimmel says they offer more than just nutrient recommendations and explain why detailed data is important for growers to utilize throughout the...

A wide-range of temps & weather across the Heartland and beyond

Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms stretching from the lower Great Lakes region into the middle Mississippi Valley are providing beneficial moisture for filling corn and soybeans, which have been recently stressed by dry weather and a brief hot spell.  Currently, cooler air...
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