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Acreage decisions weighing on farmer’s minds

A board member with the American Soybean Association says many farmers likely have decisions still to make on some of their 2025 acres. Rob Shaffer, who farms in central Illinois, says he has a few fields that could go to either corn or soybeans.... Read More.

Corn Rootworm Management and “The Watch” Sticky Trap Program

Among the many challenges corn growers face each growing season, corn rootworm can be among the most damaging. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney of Iowa discusses strategies for protecting yield from this costly pest. The post Read More.

A pattern shift: milder days to gradually develop, spread across the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country.  Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to the southern Atlantic region. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal weather should be confined to Florida’s... Read More.

Ethanol industry eyeing March for year-round E15 legislation

U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says it’s very possible language for year-round E-15 could be included in the March Continuing Resolution. “In December, we kicked that can down the road until March 15,” he says.  “We have another opportunity in March to hook... Read More.

Widespread below zero temperatures coming

A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s been preparing livestock for this week’s below zero temperatures. Tanner Clark, who raises angus cattle in Douglas County, tells Brownfield the cattle have wind breaks, extra hay and “most of our cattle are on tanks, so... Read More.

Consumers are not cutting down on meat consumption

A Wisconsin agriculture official says consumers are not doing what they usually do when it comes to meat consumption. Jeffrey Swenson with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield beef demand normally slacks off after the first of the year. “The... Read More.

South Dakota Senate considers lab-grown protein ban

South Dakota’s  Senate Ag Committee has advanced a bill that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute lab-grown protein in the state for 10 years. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is supportive of House Bill 1109. Lobbyist Jeremiah Murphy says there are... Read More.

Wisconsin FFA President says his term is going fast

Wisconsin’s FFA State President says his term in office has been a whirlwind so far, and he’s enjoying it. Jescey Thompson from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school district is about 2/3rds finished with his term and tells Brownfield his biggest goal for the balance of his... Read More.

Celebrating the next generation

Commentary. During National FFA Week, many of us recall those years we spent wearing blue and gold jackets with the FFA logo emblazoned on the back. I still have mine, a hand-me-down from my sister, hanging in a closet somewhere in this old house.... Read More.

Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC

Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says pig farmers are committed to biosecurity. “Unfortunately, this type of year PRRS tends to flare up a little bit, so it’s always a renewal of our biosecurity... Read More.

Pork checkoff monitoring H5N1 and hog disease

A veterinarian says the spread of viruses, like Influenza A in livestock, are being closely monitored by the pork checkoff. “We want to make sure we’re doing everything to reduce exposure to pigs, whether they’re outdoor or indoor raised pigs.” Patrick Webb with the... Read More.
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