The chairman of the Imperial Valley Water Authority says protecting access to the Mahomet Aquifer is vital to farms and communities across central Illinois. Jeff Smith says the crucial underground water source supplies over 850,000 homes and farms. “We’ve got around 32 years of data that we’ve been collecting, so we wanted to be proactive…… Continue Reading
Weed control a top priority for many Wisconsin farmers
Many Wisconsin farmers are focusing on weed control now that most planting and first-crop hay is finished. John Eron raises corn and soybeans in central Wisconsin, and also does custom spraying and harvesting. He was still spraying late Sunday night. “There was a little bit of corn to do. Now, everything is just big fields…… Continue Reading
‘Duck Dynasty’ Family Shares Good + Bad Miss Kay Health News
The news about her health is not all bad. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brownfield Ag News: Verified and Unbiased
Jefferson City, Mo. (June 10, 2025) – In a time marked by uncertainty, risk and a flood of misinformation, trust in where your news and information comes from has never been more critical. For more than fifty years, Brownfield Ag News has stood as a trusted voice in agriculture – committed to journalistic integrity and delivering accurate, unbiased…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin FFA follows national model, getting more blue jackets to members
Wisconsin’s FFA Foundation is keeping the Blue Jacket Legacy program going strong. Carisa Figlmiller is an agriculture educator and FFA advisor at Lincoln-Alma Center, and she’s also part of the 2020-2021 state officer team, which she was part of. “For lots of our students and FFA members, they don’t have the money to have official…… Continue Reading
June a pivotal month for Senate reconciliation package
The U.S. Senate plans to have the text of its reconciliation package out by Friday. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield a lot of work remains. “Just briefed this morning on the international tax parts of the 2017 Tax Bill and some changes to be made there, and nothing really definitive there yet. Then we…… Continue Reading
Bonnaroo Co-Founder Dead at 51
News of his death comes just two days before the annual Bonnaroo festival is due to kick off in Tennessee, featuring Luke Combs as a headliner. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Justin Moore Has 13 No. 1 Songs, But Never Does a Vocal Warmup
Who needs warmups when you’re on a roll? Justin Moore shares his surprising pre-show ritual — or lack thereof — and it’s definitely not what you’d expect. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New ag education, FFA program grows rapidly
A new ag education program has grown rapidly in one Wisconsin community. Ag instructor Brooks Lueck wanted to start a new ag education and FFA program right out of college, which led him to La Crosse, where the two high schools received one FFA charter last year. He tells Brownfield one of the big drivers…… Continue Reading
Demand for E15 could increase opportunities for higher blends of ethanol
A policy expert says year-round E-15 could lay the groundwork for additional higher blends of ethanol. “E15 is really a good proof point for consumers.” Chris Bliley, senior vice president for regulatory affairs, with Growth Energy says year-round approval of E15 could help grow demand for E30 and E85. “When it’s offered and consumers see…… Continue Reading
