Farm News

Economist sees corn selling opportunities

Thursday, February 20

An ag economist says there could be some selling opportunities for corn farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Opportunities for producers out there in that old crop market just to get some sales on the board and get started before the market really... Read More.

Nationwide Insurance stressing grain bin safety; offering fire departments resources

Thursday, February 20

An ag insurance specialist says safety should always be top of mind for those working around grain bins. Laramie Sandquist, senior associate vice president with Nationwide Insurance, says 2024 was another deadly year. “Overall, in 2024, from what we’ve seen across the country, there... Read More.

Another commercial turkey facility gets hit with HPAI in Washington County

Thursday, February 20

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a second commercial turkey facility in Washington County, Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than 19,000 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with more than 12-mile... Read More.

Acreage shift considered in South Dakota

Thursday, February 20

South Dakota farmers say the corn market and dry conditions are two factors that could encourage more corn acres this spring. Scott VanderWal farms in eastern South Dakota and he tells Brownfield “it costs more money to raise corn, but because of the price... Read More.

Sorghum farmer highlights trade opportunities with Ag Secretary Rollins

Thursday, February 20

A western Kansas farmer says sorghum can play a role in helping the Trump administration expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week. “We do have a hurdle, a... Read More.

Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer

Thursday, February 20

Adjusting inputs to meet economic realities can be challenging for farmers. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist with AgroLiquid, explains how farmers can adjust fertilizer programs to content with tight margins. The post Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer appeared first on Brownfield... Read More.

Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing

Wednesday, February 19

Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples covers the Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing. The post Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing

Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers 2025 Land Values Conference

Wednesday, February 19

Brownfield’s Jared White covers the 2025 Land Values Conference The post Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers 2025 Land Values Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers... Read More.

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

Wednesday, February 19

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative... Read More.

Approximately 29,665 turkeys impacted in latest Iowa HPAI detection

Wednesday, February 19

The avian influenza virus has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of the Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports approximately 29,665 turkeys will be depopulated. It’s the state’s fourth detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic birds since... Read More.