Economy affecting equipment market

Tighter farmer margins are affecting the ag equipment market for 2025. Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH says as farmers continue to navigate a tough agricultural economy, purchasing habits have changed.  He says, “If people are capable of generally of deferring the purchase in 2025, many are.” He tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing purchases where…… Continue Reading

Save money by saving soil & nutrients with cover crops

With high fertilizer costs and the desire to hold soil in place along with the valuable nutrients, cover crops can help.  Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension says a lot of research is underway, with the goal of giving farmers solid cover crop recommendations that can save money and soil.  The post Save…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin educator, farm show manager dies

The former manager of Wisconsin’s Farm Progress Days and UW Extension Associate Dean has died. Glenn Thompson died on Thursday, Aug.21, 2025 at a Madison hospital.  The former ag educator spent 31 years with the University of Wisconsin Extension, including assignments in Monroe and Sheboygan counties.  After retirement, he served as General Manager of Wisconsin…… Continue Reading

A variable corn harvest in SEMO

A farmer in southeast Missouri says the corn crop that’s being harvested is variable. “In this area of the state, our yields are usually well above average, but I think the average will be lower.” Aaron Porter tells Brownfield he started harvest a week ago. The corn that was submerged in moisture earlier in the…… Continue Reading

Will soybeans get a much-needed rain?

Soybean farmers across Missouri are hoping for a rain to help the crop finish strong. “A good August rain can really make a soybean crop.” In Carroll County, Kyle Durham says the soybean plants are full of pods and taking a closer look “they’re largely three-bean pods and there are a few two-bean pods. The…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin crops are in good shape

A northeastern Wisconsin farm is having a very good crop year.  Lee Kinnard with Kinnard Farms near Casco tells Brownfield they’ve been getting rain at the right times this summer. “We’ve been very fortunate. they haven’t been too heavy. They’ve been just about perfect. We’re sitting here after just completing a really beautiful fourth crop…… Continue Reading

Take a rational approach to high fertilizer prices

At a time of high input costs and low commodity prices, a fertilizer specialist says farmers should take a rational approach as they plan for the 2026 crop. Josh Linville with StoneX Group tells Brownfield “if farmers lower their fertilizer rates too much, it could hurt the yield far too much in 2026. We could…… Continue Reading

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