The laboratory director for Farmers Edge says soil testing can help farmers manage their fertilizer expenses. Patrick Visser tells Brownfield soil tests can provide a detailed analysis of nutrient levels in crop fields. “Combining soil testing with a great agronomy program can certainly improve your yields, maximize yields where you’ve lost potential, address issues of…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer concerned about corn lodging
A southeast Minnesota farmer is concerned about lodging as his corn crop matures. Jason Keck says there’s been plenty of moisture in Steele County this summer, which has helped the crop grow but limited root depth. “In southern Minnesota we’ve had two big wind events that’ve come through. We’ve seen some standability issues, it was…… Continue Reading
Second quarter land values spurred by development demand
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farmland values surprisingly rose 3% in the second quarter of 2025 from a year earlier. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “With the financial conditions looking a little weaker for agriculture, you would maybe anticipate some more weakening of farmland values as well.” He says, “But…… Continue Reading
Nationwide 7Up Recall — Check Your Refrigerators
A recall has been issued for 7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda due to a labeling error. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Indiana farmer says agriculture provides benefits to veterans
The owner of At East Orchard in central Indiana says the ag industry provides opportunities for veterans to thrive in life after service. Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “We’re an educational farm that helps veterans learn what they can do and what opportunities are out there for them. We have a little bit of everything from…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood and Son Isaiah Are Bonding Over This Rock Band
Carrie is thrilled with Isaiah’s taste in music! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
We Spy Some Country Favorites in the Cast of ‘9-1-1: Nashville’
You’ll recognize plenty of these faces! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New H-2A processing could lead to delays
An ag attorney says farmers utilizing the H-2A guest worker program could see significant delays with new immigration requirements at U.S. Consulates. Arkansas-based William L. Mencer says every worker now has to do an in-person interview. “The Trump administration folks at the consulates and at the State Department are really cracking down on the interview…… Continue Reading
Meet the Country Star Helping Cracker Barrel With Its Makeover
Country music and Cracker Barrel go WAY back. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cody Johnson Says His Son’s Upbringing Will Be Different
Cody Johnson is proud to provide for family in ways he never had growing up in small town Texas. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
