Farm News

BASF launching soybean line

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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

Wednesday, August 28

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...

AGCO lauds precision ag portfolio at Farm Progress Show

Wednesday, August 28

Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO, tells Brownfield the company’s strategic transformation has been accelerated by a PTx Trimble joint venture. The post

It’s Not Too Early for 2025 Fertility Planning

Wednesday, August 28

Grain market analyst: reward the rallies

Wednesday, August 28

A grain market analyst says farmers may not see improvement to commodity prices anytime soon. Steve Nicholson with Rabobank says what’s going on in the market this year is much different than in recent years. “In the past, we haven’t had the stocks,” he...