Dan + Shay revealed that Blake Shelton greets them by giving them a big kiss — and they’re not the only stars Shelton has been caught smooching. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
2025 Season Highlights Importance of Timing and Prevention in Weed Control
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says the 2025 growing season reinforced two key principles for effective weed control: timing is everything and prevention is often less expensive than a cure. He tells Brownfield early season rain kept many farmers out of the field, setting the stage for heavy weed pressure. Learn more about…… Continue Reading
Strong global demand pushes U.S. corn inspections far above year-ago levels
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out at a solid pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending November 27th topped a year ago by a substantial margin, reflecting the strong global demand for U.S. corn as the pace is nearly double this time last year. Wheat inspections were up on the…… Continue Reading
Ohio Bee Survey could help guide conservation strategies for farmers
Researchers at Ohio State University say a new pollinator survey could help the state’s ag industry increase its conservation efforts. Karen Goodell says the survey provides key insights into how pollinators support crop production and what measures are needed to help protect them. “Those are things we won’t be able to grow and produce commercially without adequate pollinators,”…… Continue Reading
A snowy end to fall fieldwork in north Iowa
The season’s first snowstorm has ended fall fieldwork in north-central Iowa. Worth County Extension education specialist Dennis Johnson says harvest went smoothly. “The thing that happens then because of that is we can get a lot of tillage done, and that definitely happened this year. Had a little rain spell just after harvest, but it…… Continue Reading
Beef producers weather “crazy” year marked by trade turbulence
Beef producers are reflecting on a year of ups and downs. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says 2026 has been kind of crazy. “I think that happens when new administrations are coming in at the national level, there’s a lot of change. Sometimes there’s some disruptions.” She tells Brownfield trade and tariffs…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices start the week lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged from Wednesday’s pre-holiday close at $0.7325. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0275 at $1.4425. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4425 to $1.45. Cheese barrels were down $0.0625 at $1.52. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.0050 at $1.4450. Two sales were recorded at $1.44 and $1.4450. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0025 at $1.14. Two sales were recorded at that price. The post Cash dairy prices start the week lower appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Hawkins: revised WOTUS rule shifts burden back to regulators
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the latest revised Waters of the United States rule from the Trump administration is a step forward in providing more clarity to farmers and ranchers. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield it’s not perfect, but “oftentimes, regulatory officials are almost taking the approach that we’re (farmers) guilty until proven innocent,…… Continue Reading
Holy Nostalgia! Gatorade + Snapple Return in Glass Bottles
Can you feel the nostalgia brewing? Gatorade and Snapple are bringing back some cherished flavors that might just take you back to the good old days. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
EPA SREs threaten biofuel demand and feedstock prices
A farmer director with Clean Fuels Alliance America says small refinery exemptions (SRE) could impact the bottom line of some producers. Greg Anderson of Nebraska says he was disappointed by the number of SRE’s granted by EPA and the agency needs to reallocate every gallon to the fuel supply. “If that doesn’t happen, if EPA…… Continue Reading
