Among the many challenges that corn growers face every growing season, corn rootworms can be among the most damaging. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB corn portfolio lead Matthew Strubhart discusses strategies for protecting yield from this costly pest. The post Corn Rootworm Strategies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Producers weigh risks of investments to expand herd
Some cattle producers say they’re very hesitant to expand their operations due to volatility in the industry. “Right now, the market tells us that we should be selling.” Frank Utter of Brewster says he’s in no hurry to purchase replacement heifers. “I think most people’s mindset right now is we can trade old for young,…… Continue Reading
Upper Midwest farmers face “hit or miss” cover crop results
A soil health specialist suggests growers in the Upper Midwest face unique challenges managing cover crops. Maria Teresa Tancredi with Minnesota-based non-profit Conservation Technology Information Center says a shorter growing season is a challenge. “For example, I know that several farmers (during) the fall of ’24 were able to have their cover crops established, but…… Continue Reading
Agronomist says southern rust created unprecedented challenges for 2025 corn crop
An agronomy expert says disease pressure was the biggest growing season issue for corn farmers in 2025. “Southern rust was a beast this year. Something we have never seen,” said BASF’s Mark Storr on Wednesday. Storr says the severity of southern rust was unexpected. “Southern rust decimated the plants so that tar spot couldn’t continue…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production backs off from record, stays above a year ago
U.S. ethanol production eased off its all-time high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, a decline of 21,000 from the previous week’s record, but still 27,000 above a year ago. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimated operating margins for the…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois farmer says volatile markets make crop marketing tougher
A central Illinois farmer says marketing his crops is more challenging than ever. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, says volatile markets that can move on a social media post make financial planning even more difficult. “Some years you couldn’t make a mistake.” He says, “We were lucky enough we had…… Continue Reading
Frank Ray’s Family Member Detained By ICE, Still in Custody
‘When kids get caught in the middle, when holidays turn into trauma — that’s not safety. That’s not protection,’ Ray says. ‘That’s a failure of a broken immigration system.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies Coming in 2026: What to Know
Get ready, cookie lovers! A classic treat is getting a makeover that could change snack time for many. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USMCA faces 2026 review, Greer says exit, revision, or renegotiation possible
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US could withdraw from its tri-lateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico. He says there are several options heading into the review of the US-Canada-Mexico Agreement in 2026. “Could it be exited?” he says. “Yes, it could be exited. Could it be revised? Yes. Could it be renegotiated? Yes. That…… Continue Reading
Farmer has mixed feelings on Trump’s aid package
A farmer from eastern Iowa says President Trump’s farmer assistance package should help many producers in the short-term. But, Lance Lillibridge says the aid isn’t a long-term solution for the economic issues impacting agriculture. “I appreciate the administration acknowledging there is a financial problem in agriculture right at the moment,” he said. “But really we’ve…… Continue Reading
