A farmer in north central Illinois says it’s been a somewhat surprising harvest season. Mark Wilson, who raises corn, soybeans, and hogs in Stark County, says heavy disease pressure limited his expectations in corn. “We had tar spot early, had some gray leaf, had some northern leaf blight, had some southern rust, but it’s coming…… Continue Reading
Jake Owen Chokes Up Talking About His 103-Year-Old Grandfather
Imagine holding onto a phone number that carries decades of wisdom. For country star Jake Owen, it’s his beloved grandfather’s. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers
A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in Marion County, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “The red crown rot can be completely devastating to the crop.” He says, “We’ve had it the last two or…… Continue Reading
Taylor Sheridan’s New Deal With NBC Is Worth HOW MUCH?!
It could make him one of the richest people in television. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity
A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week in response to U.S.-China trade news. “Reward the 90-cent rally with some sales,” he said. “Get something done so that you can have that in…… Continue Reading
Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases
China has committed to buying more U.S. soybeans in the next three years, but Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Marketing tells Brownfield… “Until it gets put on a boat and leaves the Pacific Northwest or other shores of the United States, we’re not really going to trust the China deal.” Following a meeting between the…… Continue Reading
Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall
The Illinois state veterinarian says officials continue to monitor the state’s dairy herd for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The USDA has designated Illinois as being one of the states that is HPAI-free in their dairy herd.” He says, “We do continue to test milk, but overall our dairy has…… Continue Reading
Helena Agri-Enterprises launching free agricultural education curriculum
A new agricultural education curriculum is helping students discover careers in agriculture. Innovation Never Stops from Helena Agri-Enterprises is a free, nine-part program series that helps ag teachers integrate hands-on learning experiences into their classrooms. Bill Smith is the strategic marketing manager for the Helena Products Group. “Our goal is to inspire the future of agriculture…… Continue Reading
China resumes large-scale U.S. soybean imports following Trump-Xi meeting
China has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next three years. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business Network this morning China will start buying 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually from the U.S. beginning in 2026. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset tells Brownfield the Chinese…… Continue Reading
Economist: beef-on-dairy a tremendous win keeping dairy farmers afloat
An economist says dairy producers are paying much closer attention to the beef market, now that raising beef-on-dairy has created a new revenue stream for the dairy farm. John Newton with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield that during a recent farm credit system dairy conference, milk prices were not the big discussion item. “You…… Continue Reading
