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Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Hot, dry weather in some key growing areas will likely have an impact on crop ratings. The crop is developing faster than average, putting yields in potential [Read More…]

A new report by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan analyzes how policy changes can address barriers for rural prosperity and healthy natural resources. Director of Policy Richard Bowman tells Brownfield enhancing the state’s Office of [Read More…]

A staff attorney with the National Ag Law Center says a recent U.S. Supreme Court action strengthens the argument that the U.S. EPA, not states, should determine pesticide warning labels. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield… “The [Read More…]

Indiana’s B20 Club is expanding to help reduce emissions and increase demand for soybeans. Jason Armes with the City of Carmel says it’s a win for farmers and biodiesel users. “The soybeans grown in Indiana [Read More…]

The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states must have a Certificate of [Read More…]

A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide timing, if you’re going to [Read More…]

A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield… [Read More…]

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “You’ve [Read More…]

Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University Extension, says she’s expecting daily [Read More…]

High prices are creating challenges for cattle producers.  Jase Kracht with Professional Ag Marketing says there’s some concern about elevated prices. “Concerns now would be buying cattle back for the fall, that’s been a little [Read More…]

A market analyst says the current heat dome could reduce U.S. crop potential. “We’re at a crossroads,” says Don Roose, U.S. Commodities. “Are we going to continue to be threatened? Are we going to go [Read More…]

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension weed scientist Tommy Butts says the variable environmental conditions has created a nightmare for weed control. The post A challenging year for weed control appeared [Read More…]

Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable [Read More…]

The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re [Read More…]

The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water [Read More…]

An eastern Nebraska farmer says irrigation costs are out of control. “We’ve got diesel, we’ve got propane and we’ve got electric. The reality is there is not a cheap way to irrigate anymore.” Matt Bailey [Read More…]

The president of the Kansas Soybean Association says potential changes to the USMCA could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. agriculture. Brett Neibling says the 10-year review window creates uncertainty for producers who depend on its [Read More…]

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has increased its expectations for corn production. CONAB now has Brazil’s total corn crop at 141.729 million tons, up 0.9% from June and 0.4% from 2025 thanks to increased yield [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests time could be running out to get an E15 bill passed out of the Senate. “There’s not many bills between now and the election to go to the president,” he [Read More…]

A technical service representative with BASF says many corn growers have southern rust on their minds after the disease impacted most of the Midwest last year. Katie Stratham, who’s based in Kansas, says the pathogen [Read More…]