John Deere touts 6M tractor, Gator, Precision Upgrade, and tillage tools

John Deere showcased the versatile 6M tractor series, Gator utility vehicle, Precision Upgrade technology, and tillage equipment during the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. John Deere dairy and livestock go to market manager Kaylene Ballesteros interview: John Deere go to market manager Eric Halfman interview: John Deere Precision Upgrades go to market…Continue Reading

Landus brings farmer-focused healthcare program to Midwest

A new farmer-focused healthcare program is coming to the Midwest. Iowa-based Landus has announced comprehensive health coverage options that health program project lead Dee McCune, an Illinois farmer, calls a game-changer for farmers everywhere. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa Wednesday, she said it’s been a struggle to find…Continue Reading

High potential for revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall

The crop agency manager with Country Financial says many farmers could be dealing with revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield… “The revenue side is where we’re going to be looking at, and we’re going to need bumper crops because the commodity prices have fallen off so drastically.”  He says, “Farm income…Continue Reading

Wyffels family discusses new Ames location, future innovations

Jacob Wyffels, vice president of production for Wyffels Hybrids, says the company’s new Ames, Iowa facility will ensure that Wyffels’ growing customer base continues to enjoy industry leading products and support throughout the growing season.  The post Wyffels family discusses new Ames location, future innovations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

AcreShield aims to help farmers close “yield gap”

Farmers are looking for every advantage as margins get squeezed. AcreShield CEO Billy Rose says low commodity prices are pressuring corn and soybean growers. “And more than ever, everyone is looking at how to get yields up over historical averages while keeping budgets low.” Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show, he said…Continue Reading

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