Farmers play an essential role in growing the feed, fuel, and fiber that keep the world moving.  Val Dolcini, head of business sustainability and government affairs at Syngenta says the company has rolled out four new sustainability priorities that will drive sustainable progress for America’s farmers and ranchers. He tells Brownfield each priority has a…… Continue Reading

Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling, with November continuing to fall to multi-year lows. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped but remains well above a year ago at 67% good to excellent, compared to 52% in late July 2023. Near-term forecasts continue to favor eastern growing areas over central and western parts of…… Continue Reading

Soybean aphid populations are building in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says it’s typical this time of year. “As soybeans get into the late R3, R4 stages, (aphid) populations tend to build up real rapidly. We believe that’s because the host quality increases, there’s a bigger canopy to…… Continue Reading

A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency.  The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used on apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. EPA is proposing a reduction in application rates for apples, peaches, and nectarines from four pounds to three…… Continue Reading