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The State of Michigan is implementing additional restrictions to prevent the spread of new world screwworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new requirements are based on USDA recommendations. “Veterinarian pre-checks before any animals move up here, preventative treatments, re-inspections when animals do arrive here in Michigan, but more […] The post Michigan puts new world screwworm precautions in place appeared first on Brownfield […]

Wet conditions are resulting in early season soybean disease pressure. BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta spawned seedling diseases. “And we did see some of those early in the year, which is not a surprise given that some of these soybeans were planted so early […] The post BASF: early soybean diseases emerging following excessive moisture appeared first on Brownfield […]

A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the rainy spring and early summer have alleviated drought concerns for much of the Corn Belt. However, Xander Lowry tells Brownfield some areas haven’t fully recovered. “The theme we’ll see as we work throughout the rest of the summer is maybe some of those northern states, northern portions of […] The post Wet spring pattern alleviates drought concerns for most appeared first on Brownfield […]

A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says another round of severe weather is expected to impact producers across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Jacob Dolinger says models are currently predicting multiple threats.  “Tornadoes are expected across Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana,” he says. “There’s also the potential for straight line damaging winds […] The post Another round of severe weather expected to significantly impact producers in the […]

The CEO of Kansas Wheat says on-going drought and freeze damage have significantly impacted this year’s crop.    Justin Gilpin says harvest is slightly ahead of schedule and, so far, the crop is highly variable. “You’re hearing yields in some counties at 10 to 15 bushels per acre and then within 20 or 30 miles […] The post Kansas wheat harvest reveals significant yield variability appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The USDA is rolling out a pilot program designed to modernize acreage reporting and improve its efficiency for ag producers. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says counties in 11 states are using the technology to report data ahead of the July 15th deadline. “When you come in to do your acreage report, we’ll have that geo-special map […] The post New USDA technology could streamline acreage reporting appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any improvements to the ag economy in the near term. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights explains how tariff reductions and inflation plays into economic recovery. The post Will the farm economy recover anytime soon? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The Soybean Checkoff is helping add value to farming operations. United Soybean Board treasurer Don Wyss, who farms in Indiana, says he’s always looking to bring additional revenue to every acre. “So items like high-oleic soybeans, such a positive story to tell out there in the countryside right now with premiums being offered between $.75 […] The post Indiana farmer highlights Soy Checkoff’s role in adding value per acre appeared […]

The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the EPA’s higher biomass-based diesel volumes, finalized in March, are already creating a turnaround for the biofuels sector. Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield “We were at 50 percent of capacity for much of 2025, we’re already above 70 percent of capacity just a few […] The post Biofuels sector confident in meeting higher blending requirements appeared first on Brownfield […]