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Ag policy beyond the farm bill was discussed during the National Farmers Union legislative fly-in last week. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish tells Brownfield biofuels came up in conversations with lawmakers. “We have an [Read More…]

Missouri Soybeans Conservation Programs Manager Brady Lichtenberg says every acre of the Farm for Soy Innovation is being put to productive use. He says they are using the land as a test bed for cover [Read More…]

Sustainable soybean production is within reach. Missouri Soybeans staff is dedicated to helping farmers with conservation farming to achieve sustainability. MO Soybeans offers assistance with the adoption of conservation-related practices, such as how to navigate [Read More…]

Heavy rains occurred across the Midwest this spring, and Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager Ty Stender says depending on when fertilizer was applied and total rainfall, corn fields might have lost more nitrogen [Read More…]

The director of government affairs at the American Soybean Association says the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision to impose tariffs on herbicides. Virigina Houston tells Brownfield… “Corteva Agriscience filed a petition [Read More…]

The manager of Farm Science Review says farmers will have an opportunity to talk about their balance sheet concerns during this year’s show. Nick Zachrich encourages growers to talk to exhibitors about making their farm more [Read More…]

There are parts of the Corn Belt that have gone from overly wet to abnormally dry. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld says the southwestern part of the state has lacked moisture following [Read More…]

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the corn checkoff help create demand and expand marketing opportunities for Indiana farmers. JR Roesner, a farmer and board member says they’re promoting different uses of corn. The post [Read More…]

A farmer in southeast Minnesota suggests the busyness of fall starts before harvest. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says they are cleaning out bins in preparation for the new crop. “We’re sweeping up the little [Read More…]

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As harvest approaches, some growers will be evaluating storage options for grain. Lee Goldhorn, with AGI tells Brownfield he’s expecting a good year for corn, despite challenges in the upper Midwest. “I’ve heard some stories like in [Read More…]

The Deputy Secretary at USDA says the U.S. and other countries at the G20 Ag Ministers Meeting made statements to condemn Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. Russia recently attacked a grain ship in the Black Sea [Read More…]

Minnesota farmers are experiencing some ups and downs as harvest ramps up. Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says a very wet spring has resulted in an odd growing season. “We’re getting into some of the edible [Read More…]

Soybeans failed to hold onto early gains and finished the day lower.  While the USDA lowered production slightly, with no changes to the record yield estimate or harvested area, it was largely near pre-report expectations. [Read More…]

A plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky says red crown rot is having a wider impact on midwestern soybean growers. Carl Bradley says the fungal disease is spreading. “It’s starting to pop up in [Read More…]

National Farm Safety and Health Week begins Monday. Steve Schoenfeld with Minnesota Farm Bureau says farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. “But we can make it safer by being precautious [Read More…]

It’s never too early to start planning your garden for next year. Dana Hillfinger with Johnny’s Seeds says one of the biggest trends she’s seeing in the garden space is identifying varieties and tools that [Read More…]

Many corn and soybean farmers are preparing equipment for harvest. Jarrad Bourne with Ziegler Ag Equipment recommends a walkaround of the combine. “Make sure you pull all the shields off, stick your head in there [Read More…]

Anita has been with Brownfield for over 25 years. As a Marketing Strategist for Brownfield Ag News, Anita works closely with the network’s national sales team to find solutions for Brownfield’s advertising partners. Having grown [Read More…]

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’d like to see guidance from his agency on the 45Z tax credit issued before the end of December. During this morning’s Growth Energy Biofuels Summit, Vilsack said he’s [Read More…]