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Prioritizing weed control this spring

An agronomy specialist with Corteva Agriscience says weed control should be a priority during the growing season. Brooklynne Dalton, portfolio marketing lead for corn herbicides, says it’s important for growers to build a strong program approach to weed control. “Weed control is vitally important... Read More.

Farmland prices, farm equipment sales sink

An ag economist says weak economic conditions are having an impact on farmland and equipment purchases. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield farmland prices declined for the 10th time in the last 11 months in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “Farmland prices from... Read More.

Markets eye key reports next week

An ag economist says he expects grain market activity to be relatively quiet the rest of the week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says the markets are in a wait and see mode as it relates to South American production. “Traders are going to... Read More.

Broiler sets, placements stick to higher pace

2025 broiler sets and placements continue to move faster than 2024. The USDA says 249.476 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, jumping 1.198 million on the week and 1% on the year, with average hatchability dipping slightly to 78.5%. 191.503 million broiler-type chicks... Read More.

Ag groups ask USTR for exemption from shipping fees

Several ag groups are seeking an exemption for ag products from proposed fees on Chinese vessels as the U.S. tries to level the playing field for shipbuilders. “We could potentially lose markets (if fees go into effect),” says Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers... Read More.

Protecting animal health from outside threats

Protecting animal health from outside threats is essential to safeguarding the U.S. food supply. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says unwanted pathogens are typically introduced through U.S. ports of entry.  She tells Brownfield programs like the Beagle Brigade play... Read More.

Different views, same sky

Commentary. I was fortunate to be near a television earlier this month to watch in real time as the NASA astronauts who more than nine months ago flew to space aboard Boeing’s failed Starliner spacecraft landed in waters off the Florida coast on a... Read More.

New tool to manage corn rootworm coming

Durastak, Syngenta’s latest innovative corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection was approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be broadly available in hybrids from both Golden Harvest and NK brands and through independent seed companies for the 2027 season. Brownfield caught up... Read More.

Ethanol production dips, supply rises

U.S. ethanol production fell to a near two-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.053 million barrels per day, down 52,000 on the week and 1,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development... Read More.

The role of cybersecurity in food production

The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says cybersecurity is becoming a larger concern for the ag industry. Don Lamb says farmers are becoming more reliant on new technology. “Part of the price we pay is to keep a more secure system,” he... Read More.
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