Veterinary grants, soyfoam bills signed by Governor Evers
Wisconsin’s Governor signed two bills important to agriculture Thursday.
Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 501, creating a veterinary loan repayment grant program. The new law,...
Economists worry interest rates could climb due to Middle East conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending.
Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending...
Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up
The leader of an Iowa-based ag organization says women have an essential role in preserving the future of the ag industry.
Julie Kenney, CEO of...
Rains bring soil moisture, planting delays
Widespread rains across Missouri are delaying fieldwork, helping activate pre-emergence herbicides and providing much-needed moisture for fields.
Drew Lock farms in southern Adair and northern...
USDA planting survey response rate low, raising concerns about farmer trust
The farmer response rate for USDA’s Prospective Plantings survey was the lowest it’s ever been for the March survey.
Seth Meyer, the director of the...
Iowa ag secretary warns of “death by a thousand cuts” for farmers
Naig says the global supply chains that feed U.S. agriculture are tight, and disruptions like the Middle East conflict can be felt for months.
Iowa’s...
Brownfield Ag Weather Today
As cool air finally overspreads the West for the first time in nearly a month, early-season warmth will become focused across the southern and...
USDA sees higher soybean acreage in 2026, lower corn, wheat
The USDA is projecting a year-to-year increase in domestic soybean acres and a cut for corn.
Planted area for beans is seen at 84.7 million...
Fall fertilizer applications a boost for some Iowa farmers
Vittetoe says escalating fertilizer prices could influence some planting decisions, but most growers she’s talked to plan to keep their regular rotation.
An extension agronomist...
Lender: Keep fine-tuning finances
Schneider spoke to Brownfield during the recent WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges,...
