Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis tells Brownfield farmers attending the 2024 Farm Progress Show want to know how to control waterhemp in soybeans.
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High potential for revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall
The crop agency manager with Country Financial says many farmers could be dealing with revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield… “The revenue side is where we’re going to be looking at, and we’re going to need bumper crops because the...
Landus brings farmer-focused healthcare program to Midwest
A new farmer-focused healthcare program is coming to the Midwest. Iowa-based Landus has announced comprehensive health coverage options that health program project lead Dee McCune, an Illinois farmer, calls a game-changer for farmers everywhere. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show near...
On-farm management innovations highlight Syngenta’s 2025 focus
Eric Boeck, head of Syngenta Seeds, tells Brownfield the company will deploy new innovations in 2025 and beyond that will help farmers with on-farm management.
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Wyffels family discusses new Ames location, future innovations
Jacob Wyffels, vice president of production for Wyffels Hybrids, says the company’s new Ames, Iowa facility will ensure that Wyffels’ growing customer base continues to enjoy industry leading products and support throughout the growing season.
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North Iowa farmer gains confidence as crops bounce back from tough spring
A north Iowa farmer is gaining optimism in his crops following a tough spring. Karl Fox of New Haven says wet conditions slowed planting in April and May. “Won’t be necessarily a perfect year, but incredible with the heat that we received through July...
AcreShield aims to help farmers close “yield gap”
Farmers are looking for every advantage as margins get squeezed. AcreShield CEO Billy Rose says low commodity prices are pressuring corn and soybean growers. “And more than ever, everyone is looking at how to get yields up over historical averages while keeping budgets low.”...
Big week for new crop soybean, corn export sales
Export demand for new crop corn and soybeans continues to improve as prices decline. The USDA says new crop sales for both corn and beans during the week ending August 22nd were up from the previous week, with both commodities more competitive against other...
Ethanol exports soaring in 2024, RFA says
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol exports. Geoff Cooper says that’s despite a tough rural economic environment. “Ethanol exports are really going gangbusters for us this year. We expect somewhere around 2 billion...
Syngenta helping growers manage corn rootworm
Syngenta’s David Schlake tells Brownfield the company has new corn rootworm technology that can help farmers combat the pest. He spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show.
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Ag companies adjust to weakening farm economy
(Pictured: AgroLiquid’s Ryan Harbison at the 2024 Farm Progress Show – Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Some ag companies have made changes to help farmers navigate the current economic downturn. Chris Turner, chief commercial officer with Pivot Bio, says they’ve adjusted nitrogen rates for 2025....
Grain storage a big topic at Farm Progress Show
Grain handling and storage has been one of the biggest topics at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Sukup Manufacturing chairman Charles Sukup tells Brownfield as farmers face lower commodity prices, they can take control of their marketing by storing grain. Sukup territory manager Kent...
