A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says concerns regarding tip back in the 2025 corn crop are increasing. Dana Harder, who covers Missouri and west central Illinois, says poor grain fill and aborted kernels result from stress on the plant, especially around pollination. “These elevated night-time temperatures are kinda throttling back some of these ears.” …… Continue Reading
CLAAS launches state-of-the-art forage harvester
CLAAS has unveiled a new series of forage harvesters designed to increase efficiency and capacity for farmers and ranchers. Matt Jaynes, product manager for self-propelled forage harvesters, says the machine significantly increases chop flow. “The dairies and feedlots keep growing in size and acres. They need to get the crop out faster especially in the…… Continue Reading
Sale of Champions hits $643,000 at Iowa State Fair
The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised $643,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The 2025 Sale of Champions was highlighted by $100,000 sales for the Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer exhibited by Klaire Shanks of Colfax and the Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer shown by Brock Bowman of Glidden. Shanks spoke with Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Developing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Sign-up is underway for the 21st class of the Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow program. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Executive Director Lucinda McRoberts says this is the premier leadership development opportunity for ag professionals. The post Developing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Food insecurity is a public health crisis
The cost of basic needs like groceries and health care are out of reach for millions of Americans, and rural America is no exception. Melanie Hall is a registered dietitian and the chief research and innovation officer at Feeding America, a network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable partners. AUDIO:…… Continue Reading
Beef Leadership Institute prepares producers to share message
The Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute is a joint effort by the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and the Wisconsin Beef Council, the state’s beef checkoff. Kaitlyn Riley-Kessler from the Beef Council and producer Dennis Breneman explain how it works and how producers use that education to advocate for their industry. They talked to Brownfield’s Larry Lee at…… Continue Reading
Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers
The Highland breed of cattle is growing in popularity. Dennis Breneman raises them in Wisconsin, and discusses the breed and how he and others are helping new Highland beef operators get started successfully with Brownfield’s Larry Lee at Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days. The post Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers appeared first…… Continue Reading
Southern rust “blowing up” in southern Minnesota corn
An agronomist with Syngenta says conditions have been ideal for crop disease development in southern Minnesota. Tim Dahl tells Brownfield the growing season has gone very well. “But, and I’ll say but, it’s been warm and very humid.” And he says pathogens like southern rust are thriving. “I’ve never seen it in southern Minnesota come…… Continue Reading
Agent: Go over farm insurance regularly
Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance tells Brownfield livestock, machinery, buildings, and other inventories change, so insurance needs to keep up with the changes. He spoke with Brownfield’s Larry Lee during Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. The post Agent: Go over farm insurance regularly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, up 14 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.40, down 90 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 53.18, up 119 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.06 and 1/2, up 3 centsOct. live cattle closed at $230.65, up $3.82Sep.…… Continue Reading
