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A new strategic plan is helping the Iowa Soybean Association sharpen its focus and actions. On this episode of Seeds of Success, ISA’s chief officer of brand management and engagement outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, [Read More…]

A National Weather Service meteorologist says former Hurricane Beryl is delivering needed moisture for much of Illinois. Ed Shimon tells Brownfield the system is expected to bring one to three inches of rain across areas [Read More…]

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, Mark Senk, on why farmers are investing in research to develop new soy-based products. Senk recently toured Ohio-based Airable Research [Read More…]

The corn and soybean conditions in eastern South Dakota vary. Kevin Deinert farms in Davison County in southeast South Dakota and says the corn and soybeans are all over the board due to the heavy [Read More…]

The head lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the current Presidential election cycle creates a lot of unknowns for the future of ag policy.  Ethan Lane says, “In the history of this country, [Read More…]

The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says finding a long-term solution to estate taxes has to be a priority for members.  Mark Eisele says the current Estate Tax exemptions sunset at the end [Read More…]

With advancements in science, dairy producers can now breed for the calves they want… including beef-on-dairy cross animals, adding another revenue stream to the farm. Brady Hicks from J.R. Simplot Animal Sciences has a few [Read More…]

The winter wheat harvest in Kansas is nearing completion. USDA says as of Sunday the state’s harvest hit 92% completion, up from 80% last week and well above the 72% five-year average. The state’s corn [Read More…]

A southeast Nebraska says his corn and soybean fields received about an inch and a half of rain over the weekend. Logan Bredemeier says the soaking helped the already strong performing crops ahead of an [Read More…]

Ohio farmers continue to battle dry weather conditions this summer.  According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 74 percent good to excellent with 15 percent silking. Soybeans [Read More…]

A southern Indiana farmer says the challenging weather hasn’t slowed down his crops down. Ben Kron tells Brownfield the development stages of his corn vary. “We’ve got corn that we’re out actually spring, thunderstrike on right [Read More…]

Wisconsin farmers saw nearly a full week, 6 days, suitable for field work last week. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 51% of the state is battling surplus soil moisture issues. [Read More…]

The National Weather Service says flooding is expected to be elevated through mid-week along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, in the Eastern Corn Belt and Delta region. Hydrologist Mark Fuchs with the National Weather Service [Read More…]

The soybean checkoff helps build demand. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Vice Chairman Mark Lehenbauer of Hannibal, Missouri says it also builds profitability through production research. As a farmer leader, Lehenbauer has also seen what the [Read More…]

The newly elected first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the farm bill is the group’s main focus. Jed Bower, from Ohio, says farmers need certainty.  “A lot of the things we’re seeing in the [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will cover the 2024 Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast, sponsored by Indiana Pork, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on August 2nd, 2024. The post 2024 Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast appeared first [Read More…]

The vice president of sustainability with Better Earth says the company’s new compostable foodservice packaging is the first to be made exclusively with materials grown using regenerative agriculture methods. Savannah Seydel tells Brownfield… “We’ve been [Read More…]

A certified appraiser in east-central Wisconsin says two factors are driving farmland values. Jeff Jens is with Compeer Financial. “Availability and location.” He tells Brownfield the amount of available land continues to be tight. “If [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip will cover the Southwest Michigan No-Till Field Day Friday, July 19, 2024 in Marcellus. The post Southwest Michigan No-Till Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Time is running out for Congress to get a farm bill accomplished in 2024.    The head lobbyist for NCBA says he hasn’t changed his opinion on Congress’ ability to get it across the finish [Read More…]