A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…… Continue Reading

Commentary. The text conversation went something like this: Jim: Have you seen the kitties yet? Me: No! I have tried to find them. You found them? Where are they? Jim: Under the flare bed wagon. Two of them. Both black with nickel-sized white crests on their throats. It was a Monday at 11am. I was…… Continue Reading

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the rising number of layoffs in the ag equipment industry shouldn’t come as a surprise. “You can’t expect farmers to buy a lot of new equipment when corn is losing $50 or $60 an acre. Some people are suggesting maybe even $100 an acre.” The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the…… Continue Reading

Soybean farmers and their checkoff are investing in several soy utilization studies for increasing soy rations in livestock diets. On this week’s episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association director discusses the importance of driving soy demand in animal agriculture. The post Soy Meal Studies for Animal Ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading