An ag economist at Purdue University says he expects cash rents to decline in 2026. Michael Langemeier says rental rates in some areas of the U.S. remain strong, but, “Cash rates are primarily driven by net returns. Net returns haven’t been very good, particularly several years in a row, so there’s a lot of downward…… Continue Reading
First human case of NWS confirmed in a human
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first-human case of New World screwworm in the United States in a person traveling abroad into Maryland. In an email to Brownfield, a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says CDC and the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the case on August 4 when…… Continue Reading
Fighting Fires with Soybeans
Did you know that soybeans can help fight fires? Missouri Soybean Director of Market Development Matt Amick has more about SoyFoam made by Cross Plains Solutions. The post Fighting Fires with Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Soybean Challenges
As the 2025 soybean crop nears maturity, farmers are looking ahead to next year and putting a crop rotation and management plan together. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Lewis Kuppler says soybean cyst nematode is a threat that growers need to consider, and he tells Brownfield Peking resistance can help be a solution. The post…… Continue Reading
Pop-up farmers’ markets engage students
A community food systems educator says pop-up farm markets at schools can help better engage students with how and where food is produced. Michigan State University’s Garrett Ziegler tells Brownfield the concept has been expanding across the state after gaining traction in Northern Michigan. “They will actually bring in local farmers for a day, have…… Continue Reading
A much cooler air mass ahead for much of the Heartland; showers on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for hotter-than-normal weather in southern Texas, peninsular Florida, northern and central California, and an area stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall along and southwest of a line from…… Continue Reading
Adding value to the Simmental cattle herd
A cow-calf producer from mid-Missouri says producers are exploring ways to add value to their cattle herd through genetics. Wayne Vanderwert raises Sim-Angus cattle in Howard County. He tells Brownfield Simmental cattle continue to have a strong reputation for being efficient at meat production. “Feedlots want that performance. They want those Sim cattle.” But Vanderwert…… Continue Reading
FDA’s emergency drug use for NWS needs prescriptions, record-keeping
A research veterinarian says the emergency use of certain animal drugs to combat New World Screwworm will require good recordkeeping and communication with the herd veterinarian. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsins Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the agency came out with extra label use for several different drugs, mostly in the Ivermectin class. “A veterinarian…… Continue Reading
Mixed end to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, ending the week in positive territory. Some forecasts for parts of the region look dry into early September, which could limit production potential. While a major crop tour did show very good yield and pod count numbers, their production and yield estimates were lower than the USDA’s most recent projection.…… Continue Reading
Potassium keeps alfalfa fields thriving
A forage and cover crops specialist says potassium is essential for alfalfa longevity and reducing crop stress. Michigan State University Extension’s Kim Cassida says alfalfa is one of the heaviest users of potassium among all forages. “I’ve had many, many people contact me about declining alfalfa stands, I don’t know if I have ever seen…… Continue Reading
