A farmer in south-central Iowa says it’s been a challenge to get post-emergence herbicides applied. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says the wind has been problematic. “It was blowing so hard that you ...

A technical service representative with BASF says Midwestern corn farmers need a plan to fight tar spot. “The last time I saw tar spot this early, with the forecast this wet, was in 2021.” Kurt ...

A southwestern Ohio farmer says the recent warm and dry weather is helping his crops play catch up after a challenging start to the 2025 planting season. But, Eric Tipton says corn variability remains ...

A weed scientist with University of Missouri Extension says kochia has been confirmed in northwest Missouri soybean fields. Kevin Bradley tells Brownfield it’s not common. “In my 23 years of being at ...

Some ag groups have asked the Trump administration to engage with supply chain stakeholders to address concerns about anticipated port congestion. Joe Schuele (she-lee) with the U.S. Meat Export ...

Ohio State’s soybean and small grains agronomist says early season weather challenges have some farmers considering their replant options. Laura Lindsey says overall, it’s been a hard year. “Some ...

The president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association says the spring legislative session left the state’s industry in limbo. Rachel Berry tells Brownfield, “A mixed bag.” She says, “We didn’t see a ...

An extreme heat wave is expected to impact most areas of the U.S. Corn Belt this weekend and one farmer says that sets up a scary situation for his crops. Randy Uhrmacher, who raises corn and soybeans ...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has approved a $55 million investment for two new stalling barns at the Missouri State Fair. Kehoe tells Brownfield “Governor Parson and legislators started that before I ...

An ag economist says just because cash cattle prices are moving higher, it doesn’t mean the market is without risk. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says market ...

A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business. “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in some years, grain is the same ...

Southeast Minnesota farmer Rob Tate says warmer temperatures are welcome this week. “Challenges wise, probably needing a little more heat. And that looks to be in the forecast, so the crop is moving ...