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Darwin Melnyk with FarmOp Capital discusses a new approach to ag financing and the financial position for ag producers in 2022. Darwin Melnyk, FarmOp Capital: ...

Farmers are encouraged to include mental health resources when packing their toolbox for spring planting. Josie Rudolphi, professor of ag safety and health at the University of Illinois, tells Brownfield it has been a couple of stressful growing seasons for farmers and the hits keep on coming. “In the last two weeks we have definitely seen political disruptions that will undoubtedly have an impact on the way we continue to […]

Farm leaders are debating adjustments to crop insurance in the next Farm Bill.   National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says refence prices need to be higher. “The farm bill has got to protect against the increase of cost of production so yes I’m talking specifically about PLC and reference prices have got to come more in line with what our true cost of production truly is otherwise […]

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand availability and production of U.S. biofuels following the import ban on Russian oil. The CEO of the Kansas Corn Growers Association Greg Krissek says the legislation would allow year-round sales of E15. “We were set to have E15 year-round and then a court vacated that a year ago. So we’re coming into the summer driving season with some challenges on who can offer […]

The National Pork Board wants consumers to know about Real Pork, a trust and image brand. It’s not an advertising campaing. Instead, it is the identiy for the pork industry from farm to fork and celebrates real stories, real producers, real farms, and more. Healthy Living: Click here or here for more information. ...

A Minnesota farmer is meeting with soybean buyers in southeast Asia. Patrick O’Leary, who was recently appointed to the United Soybean Board, tells Brownfield it’s important to reestablish relationships in Thailand and The Philippines now that travel restrictions are easing. “The Philippines market is quite significant to us. It’s probably one of the largest soybean meal markets that we have off the (Pacific Northwest rail line) in the United States, […]

Precision agriculture helps measure, monitor, and track soil health indicators, playing a vital role in carbon markets. In this episode, Todd Nichols with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about why it matters to the value of carbon credits in the future. Learn more about Agoro Carbon Alliance and their mission here. ...

Helena Agri-Enterprises is releasing new fungicide and insecticide technology that will help growers improve their bottom lines. Clay Perkins Research and Development Specialist with Helena: ...

Corteva’s Judd O’Connor tells Brownfield the company is launching its first corn rootworm corn genetic that will be rolled out mid-decade and available to select growers in 2023. Judd O’Connor, President of U.S. Commercial Business with Corteva: ...