A pair of Bayer agronomists say southern rust was the number one yield robbing disease for many farmers across the Midwest in 2025. Brad Gibson with Channel tells Brownfield, “Growers had to put some extra management into it with nitrogen over the top as well as with their fungicides,” he says. “Some saw some pretty…… Continue Reading
Northern Illinois farmer cuts inputs, boosts yields with 15 years of conservation farming
A northern Illinois row crop farmer says the long-term use of conservation practices is helping his bottom line. Jay Whalen, who farms in LaSalle and Livingston Counties, says his use of no-till, strip-till, and diverse cover crops has drastically reduced his input budget. “I have had a goal of getting down to a half pound…… Continue Reading
A Winter-like “look & feel” for most; new Winter storm organizing on the northern High Plains
Across the Corn Belt, snow squalls in the wake of a departing storm system linger downwind of the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, livestock producers are preparing for a more widespread winter-weather event, which will arrive later Friday west of the Mississippi River and overspread the remainder of the Midwest on Saturday. Snowfall totals of 12 to…… Continue Reading
Labor and tariffs impacting dairies
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says tariffs and labor issues are the top issues Washington D.C. needs to address. Heidi Fischer is a dairy farmer in the Hatley, Wisconsin area and a member of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. She tells Brownfield there are two major concerns for dairy farmers right now. “Right now, I think the…… Continue Reading
Much of the Great Lakes region needs snow
An atmospheric scientist says the winter storms that arrived before Thanksgiving and are expected to bring considerable snowfall and is exactly what much of the Great Lakes states needed. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield the storm track is bringing badly-needed moisture. “It’s going to sit on top of the one spot that’s…… Continue Reading
Cold weather ahead, along with a seasonally active, winter-like pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Midwest into the Northeast, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover much of the West and Deep South. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in northern California and environs. The post Cold…… Continue Reading
Secretary Naig says Southeast Asia trade mission strengthened key ag relationships
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia helped strengthen relationships with export partners. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Mike Naig says Vietnam and Indonesia represent significant opportunities for U.S. ag products. The post Secretary Naig says Southeast Asia trade mission strengthened key ag relationships appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Farmers call for long-term labor reform as Thanksgiving food production faces worker shortages
A new report highlights the need for a stable agricultural workforce to support Thanksgiving dinner grown in America. Third-generation farmer Linda Pryor tells Brownfield every stage of the food supply chain is dependent on labor. “Without a reliable workforce, a farmer can grow great crops, but without employees to help get them ultimately to someone’s table,…… Continue Reading
13 Thanksgiving Country Songs
For all the great country songs out there about Christmas, Thanksgiving kind of gets a bum rap. Here are 13 songs to change that. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crash, Seriously Injures Two From Mexico, Missouri
A serious crash in Butler County sent two people from Mexico, Missouri, to the hospital Wednesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:30 p.m. […]… Continue Reading
