Innovation in plant breeding has allowed companies like Bayer to develop seed solutions that help farmers and consumers. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says that’s how Bayer’s High Rise broccoli was developed. AUDIO: Healthy Living on long-stem broccoli The post More nutrition and less food waste appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Sister Can Sing, Too! Fans Beg for a Duet
Here’s the video, followed by the scoop on all of the singing Wallens, including the sister who did make a record. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Research station serves as Michigan’s meeting place
The head of AgroLiquid says the North Central Research Station helps ground test new technologies alongside real-world farm management strategies. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the mid-Michigan site has grown to 1,400 acres across nearly 20 farms over the past 30 years. “It allows us to be more targeted to maximize the effectiveness of the pounds…… Continue Reading
Smith: Trump administration aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says the Trump administration is aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice. Jason Smith from Missouri says a report issued at the beginning of the year is being used in negotiations between the two countries. “The president isn’t happy and he’s increased tariffs with…… Continue Reading
USDA issues payment for Additional Payment Program II
Some crop insurance companies will be getting a one-time payment from the USDA for administering specialty crop insurance contracts in 2022 and 2023. Tom Sell works with the Crop Insurance Professionals Association. He tells Brownfield while this doesn’t have a direct impact on farmers, it supports specialty crop insurance. “In years like 2021 through 2023,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on profit-taking and the lack of technical support. October live cattle closed $6.25 lower at $225.97 and December live cattle closed $5.70 lower at $227.92. September feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $340.37 and October feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $339.22. There…… Continue Reading
Coalition in Congress pushes for H-2A wage adjustments
A bicameral, bipartisan coalition in Congress is urging the Department of Labor to reform how H-2A guest worker wages are calculated to make the program more accessible for farmers. The coalition points to the DOL’s 2023 final rule that altered Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology which the lawmakers say increased labor rates and threatens the…… Continue Reading
Nebraska farmer indicted for crop insurance fraud
A farmer in south-central Nebraska has been indicted by a grand jury for crop insurance fraud. The U.S. District Court of Nebraska says Tyson Bauer of Thayer County made false statements to the USDA by underreporting his corn production in 2020. Court filings show Bauer applied for crop insurance coverage for corn and other crops…… Continue Reading
Ethanol for America Act introduced in U.S. Senate
Legislation that would improve access to E15 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar helped introduce the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act along with ag committee members Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst. “I pushed during the Biden administration, I’m an all purpose pushing for biofuels. And I think they…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 8, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.82 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $276.60, up 50 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 52.51, down 79 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.14 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $225.97,…… Continue Reading
