Governor Pillen News Conference

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican will cover Gov. Pillen’s news conference to announce a partnership for veterinarian education. The post Governor Pillen News Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Morel mushroom hunting season is here

On this latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa State University’s Chelsea Harbach joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about morel mushroom hunting. The post Morel mushroom hunting season is here appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Crop rotation change not market driven

A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres this year. “That was not a price thing, that was a field that does not like to grow soybeans. So I’m going to try corn-on-corn…Continue Reading

Midwest Dairy report highlights successes in 2024

New data indicates dairy product sales grew along with consumer trust in 2024. Midwest Dairy board chair Charles Krause, a dairy farmer from Minnesota, says their annual report highlights collaboration with startup businesses and expanded retail engagement. “We continued with our partnerships with places like Pizza Ranch to offer value meals, but we also offered…Continue Reading

Soils slow to warm in southeast Minnesota

A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and dry. “To be honest with you I’m surprised with the lack of moisture that we have the ground is not getting warm. We’ve been looking at bare ground, but it’s just not warming up.”…Continue Reading

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