Bryan Stobaugh, the Director of Licensing and Commercialization at Missouri Soybeans, says the state soybean checkoff continues to invest in public breeding programs and seed lines to drive innovation. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans! The post A Look at Seed Guides and Investing in Public Breeding Programs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo breaks attendance record
The 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo has broken its all-time attendance record with more than 73,000 FFA members and guests participating in the event. Three thousand volunteers took part in this year’s National Days of Service. Students and advisors joined 28 different service projects throughout the greater-Indianapolis area and donated more than 1,500…… Continue Reading
Good yields, rising costs: Iowa farmer eyes 2026 profit pressures
A west central Iowa farmer describes a hectic harvest this fall. “It was rampant.” Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and tells Brownfield they finished harvest the last full weekend of October. “Crops were really pretty good. Soybeans were surprisingly good, corn was still good but not as good as we originally…… Continue Reading
HPAI in Ottawa County commercial poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s third detection of the virus during October and the fifth case since the beginning of the year. The virus has only been confirmed in West Michigan…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney’s Sexy Halloween Costume Honors Dolly Parton
Megan Moroney shared her Halloween costume to fans on social media. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois ag director: farmer mental health support ‘more important than ever’
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmer mental health resources are more important than ever. Jerry Costello says farmers are feeling the effect of increased input costs at a time when commodity prices are below break-even for many. “Nitrogen is up 10% literally in just the last 9 or 10 months.” He…… Continue Reading
Harvest surprises: U.S. yields disappoint while data drought clouds markets
The grain markets are eager to learn more about U.S. harvest results. Analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says the USDA’s October supply and demand report was absent because of the government shutdown. “October and November is when you see the USDA update crop production using in-field data. And the one thing that we…… Continue Reading
Jackson Dean Reveals His Most Meaningful Toby Keith Memories
Jackson Dean opens up about unforgettable moments spent with the late Toby Keith, sharing stories that reveal the man behind the music. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Growth Energy CEO says SAF production could provide long-term support for U.S. farmers
The CEO of Growth Energy says expanding domestic sustainable aviation fuel production could help support the down ag economy. Emily Skor says growth in the low-carbon fuel market could help boost corn demand. “We are one of the few commodities that has the volume to be able to satisfy the needs of that market,” she…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Opens Up About Retirement and His Future
Kenny Chesney is hitting a big milestone soon, but retirement? Not on his radar. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
