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MBG Chair says clock is ticking for the future of blueberry growers

Wednesday, October 9

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association says it’s only a matter of time before the high cost of labor and operating expenses put some growers out of business. Bill Fritz tells Brownfield his sixth-generation family farm has been growing blueberries since 1956.... Read More.

2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the 2025 AFBF Annual Meeting The post 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting

2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner covers the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. The post 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show

Weather outlook favorable for crops in Brazil and Argentina

Wednesday, October 9

Ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says he’s expecting the weather in South America to be favorable for corn and soybean production. “I know there’s a lot of producers are looking for a problem in South America to get futures prices back up again.” Lerner says... Read More.

National 4-H Week

Wednesday, October 9

Commentary. “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” During National 4-H Week, we celebrate a program that is... Read More.

2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Ag Outlook and Policy Conference The post 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference

White House meeting includes update on Mexico GM-corn dispute

Wednesday, October 9

Minnesota’s ag commissioner says the Biden administration is expecting a panel decision on Mexico’s decree banning GM-corn imports soon. “They expect a decision is imminent.” Thom Petersen tells Brownfield “I think there will be lots of action on this in the next month and... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting The post Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting

National FFA Convention

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will cover the 2024 National FFA Convention The post National FFA Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. National FFA Convention

Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest

Wednesday, October 9

Maximize yield potential during harvest. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Patrick Koenig discusses harvest recommendations. The post Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Best Practices for Maximizing Yield... Read More.

A wide-range of temperatures ahead across the Heartland; a dry pattern to continue

Wednesday, October 9

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures throughout the western and central U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the East. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in parts... Read More.

Very favorable early-autumn weather continues for the Heartland; seasonal to above avg.temps

Wednesday, October 9

Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted again Tuesday morning in the upper Great Lakes region, outside any major crop areas. Regardless, summer crops continue to rapidly mature, with 90% of the U.S. soybeans dropping leaves and 47% harvested by October 6, well... Read More.