What is holding back crop yields?

A southern Indiana based agronomist says some farmers are seeing lower yields and it’s likely due to the increase of Crown Rot. Steven Heightchew with AgriGold says the disease is causing nutrient deficiencies and lowering yields. “What I have looked at in troubled fields, they’ve almost all had a common issue and that is Crown Rot,” he says. “It actually…… Continue Reading

Dry conditions continue to expand

Pictured: Iowa state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan The state climatologist for Iowa says he’s concerned about soil moisture for the next growing season. “We’re coming off the driest September for Iowa in 152 years of records,” Dr. Justin Glisan with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said Glisan tells Brownfield some areas of…… Continue Reading

Rep. Hinson expects House E15 bill to gain traction

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says a federal solution for year-round E15 will be one of her biggest priorities the rest of the year. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield she’s optimistic the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act will get bipartisan support. “There will be traction in the House because this is about consumer…… Continue Reading

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