The organizer of the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference says growers are still facing similar challenges as they did during their first event in 2000. Brad Kik tells Brownfield, ”I think that the pressures that are on farms and on these small farms are still there, and they’re big and they’re serious, and we’re talking about…… Continue Reading
Farmer concerned about corn carryout data
A north-central Iowa farmer says he was caught off guard by USDA’s recent supply and demand report. Stu Swanson, who serves as president of Iowa Corn, tells Brownfield… “That jump to a 222 bushel crop here in Iowa, I guess we’ll see if that’s there in the end,” he said. “Certainly there’s a great crop…… Continue Reading
40 Country Singers Who Died Too Soon
It’s more tragic when it’s unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Matt Cooper’s ‘Highs & Lows’ Include Turning Down a Huge Payday
The lyrics to Matt Cooper’s “Highs & Lows” recognize that life’s a rollercoaster. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter to Share Powerful Flood Story
Tayla Lynn will speak about the impact of a devastating 2021 flood at the upcoming American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Summit in Washington, D.C. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A Fan Threw a Bra at Miranda Lambert + She Had the Best Response!
A bra on stage? You won’t believe how Miranda Lambert turned an unexpected moment into pure comedy during her concert in New Mexico. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Klobuchar looks to boost industrial hemp research funding
The Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee is looking to provide additional funding for industrial hemp research. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar says the U.S. Senate passed an agriculture funding bill earlier this month that includes a $500,000 grant to establish a new partnership focused on innovations in industrial hemp. “It’s one of the oldest…… Continue Reading
Mixed soybean aphid pressure across southern Minnesota
Soybean aphid pressure is spotty across southern Minnesota. Syngenta agronomist Tim Dahl says hot weather has helped limit populations. “I would say western Minnesota probably has more aphids. That’s kind of the spot.” University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai tells Brownfield wet, humid conditions have also contributed to fewer soybean aphids this summer.…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher to start the week
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0550 at $1.83. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.78 to $1.84. Cheese barrels were up $0.03 at $1.81. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.79 to $1.81. Butter…… Continue Reading
Checking in on Corn
As the 2025 corn crop matures, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Lewis Kuppler says some common diseases are showing up. He tells Brownfield that pressure could impact seed selection for next season. The post Checking in on Corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
