August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and soybean growers last month. “We’re watching a lot of disease issues right now. I’ve heard some soybeans are getting a little weedy, and we’re getting a little late in the season to address a…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hogs mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed on spread trade. Boxed beef was lower and sharply lower during the session. October live cattle closed $.12 lower at $239.52 and December live cattle closed $.37 higher at $241.15. October feeder cattle closed $.77 lower at $363.80 and November feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Michigan soybeans need some rain
A southeast Michigan farmer says it seems like his region keeps missing rain this summer. Lenawee County’s Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “We went the entire month of July with no rain whatsoever till around the 25th.” “Corn was looking about as tough as I recall in recent history anyway,” he shares. Baker says two inches…… Continue Reading
Harvest underway in Illinois
A southern Illinois farmer and agronomist says corn harvest is underway. John Pike, who’s based near Marion in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “There’s been some harvesting that’s already started in some of the early planted corn that went in very late March and the first little bit of April.” He says, “The early-planted crops look…… Continue Reading
Animal health organizations recruiting all kinds
The animal health industry is collaborating to bring greater awareness to current talent shortages and future workforce needs. KC Animal Health Corridor president Kimberly Young tells Brownfield becoming a veterinarian is not the only career that supports animals. “In animal health, we need microbiologists and manufacturing technicians, and supply chain strategists,” she shares. “We need…… Continue Reading
Dairy heifer supplies remain tight
A new CoBank report says the already-tight dairy heifer market is going to get a lot tighter. Economist and report author Corey Geiger tells Brownfield the next two years will see sizable drops in dairy replacement cows. “Three hundred thousand less dairy animals coming into the milking stream this year. Next year, our projection for…… Continue Reading
Greeneye Technologies bringing environmental & economic benefits
Nadev Bocher, CEO & co-founder of Greeneye Technologies, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the ability to identify and spray individual weeds on the go is bringing both environmental and economical benefits to farmers. AUDIO: Nadev Bocher – Greeneye Technologies The post Greeneye Technologies bringing environmental & economic benefits appeared first on…… Continue Reading
Compeer Financial looking to expand rural investing
Compeer Financial is looking to expand opportunities to invest in rural communities, specifically in healthcare. President & CEO Jase Wagner spoke with Brownfield during the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Jase Wagner – Compeer Financial The post Compeer Financial looking to expand rural investing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Fed’s emergency authorization provides NWS treatment options
A veterinarian says the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration allowing some animal drugs to be used for treating New World Screwworm gives veterinarians and producers treatment options if the pest crosses the U.S. border. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield the emergency use…… Continue Reading
E15 push could intensify as 2025 winds down
The push for nationwide year-round E15 could intensify in the fourth quarter of 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says Congress nearly made it happen at the end of 2024. “We’re a little bit like Lucy with the football with E15. We had it in the Continuing Resolution in 2024 until that got…… Continue Reading
