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UK Yield Enhancement Network farmer shares lessons learned

A third-generation farmer from the United Kingdom says focusing on soil health and increased management has doubled his wheat yields. Mark Stubbs tells Brownfield he credits his country’s Yield Enhancement Network, or YEN, for the results. “It is 80 percent of weather factor and... Read More.

Rep. Hinson says tariffs are part of Trump’s “long game” approach

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says President Trump has been strategic in his recent tariff actions. “He’s playing chess, not checkers,” Republican Ashley Hinson said Friday. Hinson tells Brownfield there could be some short-term uncertainty, but, “President Trump’s overall goal is to protect American... Read More.

Six finalists named for next Alice in Dairyland

The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has narrowed the applicants down to Grande Cheese Company food scientist Allison Foster of Waupun; ag journalist Michelle Stangler of Watertown; farmer, educator, and cross-country coach Mikayla Flyte from Coloma; farmer and social media coordinator Natalie... Read More.

Cenex’s spring equipment checklist

Cenex fuel sign photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A district manager of lubricants for Cenex says farmers should consider equipment maintenance in their spring planting checklist. Scot Hermanson tells Brownfield tractors and planters need to be cleaned and lubricated. “We want to make sure... Read More.

Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farmers, Farm Homemakers

Families will be honored during banquet in Manhattan on March 21 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Six couples will be honored on March 21 as the 2024 class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service... Read More.

Not optimistic for a 2025 farm bill

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says a recent trip to Capitol Hill doesn’t leave him optimistic for a 2025 farm bill. KJ Johnson says Congress has a full agenda. “There’s a lot of conversation about the farm bill, but when... Read More.

Ultraviolet light helps seeds express desirable traits

A company has developed new technology that can treat seeds with light to unlock desirable traits.  BioLumic founder and Chief Science Officer Jason Wargent tells Brownfield they found it was possible to have plants express desirable traits without genetically modifying them, with very positive... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except butter Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.49.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese block prices were down $0.0050 at $1.6225.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.61 to $1.6225.  Cheese barrels... Read More.

Digital tools help farmer’s efficiency

What is Digital farming? Libby Rens, U.S. Technical Agronomy Manager for BASF Digital Farming, who leads a team that works on trialing and validation of digital farming models, explained this data-driven approach to farming. Rens tells Brownfield Digital farming is important to BASF because... Read More.

Cold winter brings some spring benefits

An agronomist with AgriGold says areas that saw extended cold spells this winter could see some benefits this spring. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says colder winters help alleviate soil compaction. “Because we get that frost deeper into the profile where we get... Read More.

Beck’s Hybrids expands production capabilities

The production manager with Beck’s Hybrids says farmers in several states will soon have better access to high quality seed. Jason Morehouse says the company has announced the acquisition of two Gro Alliance facilities in Illinois and Indiana. “Both of these sites have some... Read More.
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