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Soybean grower eyes efficiency, cost-cutting in 2025

Pictured: Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he expects some cost-cutting for the 2025 growing season. Jeff Jorgenson says he’s focusing on efficiency this... Read More.

Soybean seed quality concerns in 2025

A soybean researcher at Ohio State University says farmers should be aware of potential seed quality issues this spring. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says areas that saw prolonged drought followed by heavy fall rains are most at risk. “We may... Read More.

Record-breaking Z-Series Soybeans

After launching Pioneer brand Z-Series soybeans at last year’s Commodity Classic, the Pioneer team was at the 2025 Commodity Classic providing an update on how these soybeans broke records and performed throughout the first year on the market. Chris Pritchett, Pioneer U.S. Soybeans Marketing... Read More.

Stabilizing Spring Applications Could Save Your Management Plans

With spring planting quickly approaching, it’s critical farmers get nitrogen applied on their corn acres — especially if a rain prevented fall applications — to provide the best start possible for their crop. Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager for Corteva Agriscience, discusses... Read More.

Unlocking the Possibilities with Enlist™ Corn

Many growers rely on the weed control power of 2,4-D to control broadleaves in corn. With Enlist® corn, growers can unlock the advantages of corn tolerant to Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, including a longer application window and reduced crop response. Eric Scherder,... Read More.

Gaining cattle feed efficiencies

Feed makes up about three-quarters of the operating cost for most cattle producers. Dr. Meredith Harrison with precision livestock technology company C-Lock says cow-calf and feedlot operations can improve margins by doing more than maximizing output. “But when you start to measure feed intake,... Read More.

Beat Weeds Off the Starting Line with Resicore® REV herbicide

Get a head start to weed control this year with Corteva’s newest corn herbicide: Resicore® REV herbicide. Brooklynne Dalton, Portfolio Marketing Lead for Corn Herbicides, explains how the three distinct modes of action in Resicore REV herbicide help beat weeds from the start. The post... Read More.

Majority of Illinois winter wheat in good shape

Most of the Illinois winter wheat crop is in good shape. In the March crop progress report, the USDA says 56% of the state’s wheat crop is in good to excellent condition with 5% rated poor to very poor. Seventy seven percent of the... Read More.

Navigating the uncertainty of another trade war  

The president of the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield farmers are frustrated as they face the fallout of another trade war. Western Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland says, “Of all of the Ag trade that we lost in 2018 and 2019, 71% was soybeans.”  He says... Read More.

Brazil’s safrinha crop facing potential challenges

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says Brazil could be facing challenges with its second corn crop. Eric Snodgrass says some areas of the country are dry. “The eastern growing regions that are about 20 to 25% of their total safrinha acres,... Read More.