An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says more will be known about the size of the U.S. corn crop this week. “There’s an old saying that big crops get bigger and I think we’re looking at a pretty sizeable crop here.” But Ben Brown says there have been some corn pollination issues reported…… Continue Reading
Indiana 4-H members awarded 2025 Supreme Drive Champions
Six 4-H members were named champions during this year’s Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive. The winners include: Supreme Champion Gilt: Colt McComb, Noble CountySupreme Champion Ewe: Jacob Thompson, Boone CountySupreme Champion Percentage Doe: Ethan Dowell, Benton CountySupreme Champion Full Blood Doe: Tegan Walker, Clinton CountySupreme Champion Dairy Heifer: Breanne Freeman, St. Joseph CountySupreme Champion Dairy…… Continue Reading
Indiana Corn Marketing Council currently in new board member election process
An Indiana corn farmer says the checkoff plays a critical role in helping add value to U.S. corn. Mathew Lucas, vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, tells Brownfield, “Our programming can typically be broken down into four buckets, that being market development, economic sustainability, value creation, which is effectively new uses, and producer…… Continue Reading
Instability in the ag land market
An ag real estate specialist says there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield on and off again tariffs, ag policy questions, and global unrest all could factor into ag land prices in the months ahead. And he says it’s happening at a…… Continue Reading
USDA invests $152 million in Iowa rural development
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced more than $150 million in investments for nearly 20 rural development projects in Iowa. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Saturday, Rollins said rural prosperity is a national security issue. “This unprecedented, coordinated rural development project will help boost the rural economies, develop rural…… Continue Reading
Rollins says funding for ag research remains a priority for administration
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting research and development. Speaking with reporters in Nebraska on Saturday, she told Brownfield some funding for university research was frozen by the Department of Government Efficiency. “We would immediately work with the White House to unleash those funds, so that has been the…… Continue Reading
Getting more veggies in kids’ diets
Vegetables by Bayer and DNO Produce are teaming up to promote healthy eating habits among school-aged children. Alex DiNovo, president of DNO Produce, says the mission is to increase access, exposure, and education around fresh fruits and vegetables. He says their new broccoli chips are doing just that. AUDIO: Healthy Living on healthy eating habits…… Continue Reading
More nutrition and less food waste
Innovation in plant breeding has allowed companies like Bayer to develop seed solutions that help farmers and consumers. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says that’s how Bayer’s High Rise broccoli was developed. AUDIO: Healthy Living on long-stem broccoli The post More nutrition and less food waste appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Research station serves as Michigan’s meeting place
The head of AgroLiquid says the North Central Research Station helps ground test new technologies alongside real-world farm management strategies. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the mid-Michigan site has grown to 1,400 acres across nearly 20 farms over the past 30 years. “It allows us to be more targeted to maximize the effectiveness of the pounds…… Continue Reading
Smith: Trump administration aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says the Trump administration is aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice. Jason Smith from Missouri says a report issued at the beginning of the year is being used in negotiations between the two countries. “The president isn’t happy and he’s increased tariffs with…… Continue Reading
