Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the lineup of tractors from Case IH. From the suspended tracks to being able to check the oil, Bill Weber says all of the updates to the tractor line had farmer needs in mind. AUDIO: Bill Weber, Case IH The post Tractor improvements focus on increased productivity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Case IH is launching three new planters in 2025. Dave Brennan with Case IH says these changes were made with productivity in mind. He says the increased efficiency of the equipment can help farmers improve their return on investment. AUDIO: Dave Brennan, Case IH The post New planter options help improve on-farm efficiency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The new Puma model tractor from the Case IH features a new transmission that makes its use more productive for farmers and operators. The Puma model tractors were designed with livestock and dairy producers in mind. But as JE Cadle, marketing manager with Case IH details — this newer model can also be used by […] The post New Puma tractors from Case IH help increase productivity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
AGI strategic account manager Ryan Thompson says farmers can benefit from the automation BinManager provides, while Jeff Cruzan, new business development for dryers, tells Brownfield the new AGI pre-cleaner can make mixed flow dryers operate even more efficiently. Ryan Thompson interview: Jeff Cruzan interview: 2024 Farm Progress Show, crops, corn, soybeans, grain handling, AGI, grain […] The post AGI showcases BinManager and pre-cleaner technologies at Farm Progress Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The national soybean yield record-holder has eclipsed 200-plus bushels an acre two years in a row. Alex Harrell farms in southwest Georgia and broke the record for soybean yield in 2023 at 206 bushels per acre. “And this year we were able to break it with 218 using Pioneer Z Series (soybeans).” Speaking to Brownfield […] The post Georgia farmer breaks own soybean yield record appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Wisconsin Senator is praising the U.S. Trade Representative for a recent agreement with Chile but says more trade agreements and strong enforcement are needed. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to USTR Katherine Tai saying market access to Chile will allow the sale of many Made in America cheeses and meats using common names. Baldwin […] The post Baldwin seeks additional USTR action on common food names appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were supported by the higher midday boxed beef and technical support, getting ready for direct business. October live was up $2.42 at $179.40 and December was $2.47 higher at $178.85. September feeders were $.57 higher at $241.92 and October was up $.90 at $238.37. Direct cash cattle […] The post Cattle futures up on technical support, midday beef appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A federal judge says a recent rule from the Department of Labor to improve temporary ag worker protections is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court Judge has sided with the plaintiffs who argued the DOL’s rule illegally provides collective bargaining rights to H-2A guest workers and contradicts the National Labor Relations Act. The Georgia Fruit and […] The post Farm labor rule deemed unconstitutional appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Wisconsin’s political candidates have an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and important issues before election day. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield about thirty agricultural groups teamed up to host Engage with Agriculture, a series of on-farm bipartisan educational and relationship building opportunities. “This initiative that we took on, we wanted to […] The post Wisconsin Ag Coalition shows candidates about farming, food production appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
State Auditor Rob Sand says his office will conduct an audit of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Sand says the audit comes at the request of State Representative Sue Cahill, a Democrat from Marshalltown. Cahill tells Sand the audit is needed after the unexpected layoffs in July of eleven full-time staff. She says these […] View Full Story
