Farm News

Warm spell kicks spring into high gear

Monday, March 17

A southern Illinois farmer says the recent stretch of warm weather has many farmers in his area busy. Granvil Travis, a row crop farmer in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve been spreading a lot of fertilizer.” He says, “We still got a handful of... Read More.

Advanced Agrilytics takes holistic approach

Monday, March 17

Dan Emmert, Regional Agronomy Lead for Advanced Agrilytics in Southern Indiana and Kentucky tells Brownfield he helps growers understand which products are going to work where and why those products are going to work, helping them maximize productivity and efficiency without wasting money. During... Read More.

Weed Control Plan

Monday, March 17

Planning is a key component to staying ahead of weeds. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon, says with Enlist E3 soybeans, having Enlist herbicides as a cornerstone of your weed control plan, coupled with a layered residual, such as Enversa herbicide, will help... Read More.

The importance of maintaining strong trade relationships

Monday, March 17

Jim Douglas, Indiana soybean farmer and USMEF board member, talked to Brownfield during Commodity Classic about the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships amid current trade tensions. Hear the full interview below. The post The importance of maintaining strong trade relationships appeared first on... Read More.

Boozman: conservation funding could be repurposed

Monday, March 17

More than $1 billion might be at risk for farmers across the country if Congress eliminates conservation funds appropriated in the Inflation Reduction Act. But U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman tells Brownfield the money doesn’t go away if it’s re-authorized through reconciliation.... Read More.

Ohio Corn and Wheat policy updates

Monday, March 17

Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association president Tyler Drewes talks to Brownfield about the organization’s policy updates during the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. Hear the full interview below. The post Ohio Corn and Wheat policy updates appeared first on Brownfield Ag... Read More.

IDOA extends suspension of poultry exhibitions & sales

Monday, March 17

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is extending the suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auctions for another 30 days. The move is an effort to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza... Read More.

Congress will make another attempt at WOTUS

Monday, March 17

The U.S. EPA is revamping the Waters of the United States rule again and a U.S. Congressman from Missouri says it’s needed. Sam Graves, the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, tells Brownfield “it’s a property-taking situation and it needs to be resolved once... Read More.

HPAI detected in two commercial operations in Jay and Adams counties

Monday, March 17

Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northeast Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), HPAI was detected in a commercial egg pullet facility in Jay county. More than 1.3 million birds will be depopulated,... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Dust and Smoke

Friday, March 14

A strong low-pressure system is bringing very strong winds into the state this afternoon and evening. These winds are transporting dust and smoke from wildfires in Oklahoma and a few in Eastern Kansas into the area. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range... Read More.

Farmers feel impact of discontinued USDA food programs

Friday, March 14

The sudden termination of two USDA food programs has some producers seeking new marketing channels. Federal officials ended the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and the Local Food for Schools Program, which provided a direct marketing pathway for many meat, vegetable, and honey producers. ... Read More.

Frozen USDA funds hurting all levels of ag

Friday, March 14

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the Trump administration’s freezing of USDA funding is having far reaching consequences. Jonathan Coppess tells Brownfield, “These are duly appropriated, constitutionally appropriated funds by Congress.” He says, “The federal courts have... Read More.