At the 2025 Farm Progress Show, innovation was the driving theme at the Asgrow exhibit. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young caught up with Brittany Eubank, Asgrow Brand Manager, to talk about the exciting advancements the brand is bringing to soybean growers. Eubank emphasized Asgrow’s commitment to delivering exclusive genetics that perform in real-world conditions. One of the…… Continue Reading
MBFi Brings Biological Farming Solutions to Farm Progress Show: CEO Talks Innovation, Sustainability, and On-Farm Impact
Founded in 2003, MBFi – which stands for Microbial Biological Fertilizers International – is a family-owned global leader in sustainable agriculture. Their team of scientists, agronomists, and growers develop and manufacture innovative biological solutions entirely in-house, ensuring quality and consistency from lab to field. At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Brownfield’s Cyndi Young…… Continue Reading
Early harvest reports indicate tassel wrap hasn’t impacted yields
Two Ohio-based agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say early harvest reports indicate tassel wrap issues in corn haven’t impacted yields. Mike Hannewald says seed selection and environmental conditions could have been contributing factors. “This year we had a few of those hybrids that came out three to five days before the tassel started shedding,” he says. “I…… Continue Reading
Michigan farm groups urge lawmakers to protect ag funding in final budget deal
Michigan agriculture groups are calling on lawmakers to support key provisions as final budget negotiations are being made. Michigan Pork Producer Association’s CEO Mary Kelpinski tells Brownfield it’s critical to maintain animal disease prevention and response efforts. “We don’t have, fortunately, a huge animal crisis or animal disease crisis right now, like some other industries…… Continue Reading
BioLumic and Fonterra team up to supercharge dairy pastures with innovative seed tech
A company that developed light-activated seed traits has partnered with global dairy cooperative Fonterra. The New Zealand based dairy cooperative is investing in BioLumic’s xTraits technology and working with the Fonterra farmer network to improve forage grasses. BioLumic founder and Chief Science Officer Jason Wargent says using light to program beneficial traits into seeds without…… Continue Reading
Missouri farmer heads back to the USDA
Missouri farmer Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield he has one big goal as he returns to the USDA… “Technology is behind in the agencies that make up the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. I think there are things we can do to improve that and make it easier for farmers and ranchers to participate in…… Continue Reading
Kansas state vet: all options on the table for NWS treatment, prevention
The Kansas state veterinarian says the U.S. cattle industry is exploring all treatment and prevention options in the fight against New World screwworm. Justin Smith says state veterinarians, USDA officials and representatives of some livestock health organizations met in Kansas City this week to discuss potential solutions if a NWS is ever confirmed in…… Continue Reading
Rollins previews USDA’s beef industry revitailization plan
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is working on short-term and long-term solutions to help revitalize the U.S. beef industry. Brooke Rollins says beef demand remains strong as the U.S. beef inventory is the lowest it’s been in 75 years. “Low inventory and high demand isn’t sustainable if we wish to be a country…… Continue Reading
Iowa-based hotline expands nationally to address stress and financial worries
A University of Illinois Extension specialist says an Iowa-based hotline for farmers in need is now available nationwide. Dr. Josie Rudolphi says the Iowa Concern Line through Iowa State University has been assisting farmers since 1985. “They’ve actually expanded their Concern Line to be available to anybody in the U.S.” She says, “What I really…… Continue Reading
Getting excited about broccoli
Through research and innovation, Bayer Vegetable Seeds developed High Rise broccoli. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says the partnership with DNO Produce is helping to increase healthy foods in kids’ diets. She tells Brownfield the feedback from students was a little surprising. AUDIO: Healthy Living on getting excited about broccoli…… Continue Reading
