June 2, 2025

An extension soybean agronomist says this is an opportune time to evaluate stands. Seth Naeve is with the University of Minnesota. “Now that we have soybeans emerging everywhere, make sure they’ve got stands everywhere and every field.” He tells Brownfield for most farmers it’s not too late to replant. “Especially spots or portions of fields, […] The post Opportune time to evaluate soybean stands appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Ash Grove Dairy tour. The post Ash Grove Dairy tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

SoyFoam won’t impact soybean demand as much as biodiesel, but what is significant is that the advancement in fire suppressant technology is better for the environment and healthier for those combating fires. This edition of the Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast features information about a product that’s effective in putting out fires without the substances known […] The post Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 23 | Preserving Firefighter Health with Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A plant pathologist says Wisconsin has its first confirmation of striped rust in wheat for the 2025 growing season. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin told Brownfield there was already some head scab, and farmers should scout for striped rust. “We did have some striped rust epidemics last year in this state so […] The post Stripe rust found in Wisconsin wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An extension agronomist who covers northeast Kansas says excessive rain fall across parts of the state have contributed to poor crop conditions for corn and soybeans.   Tina Sullivan with K-State University says standing and ponding is a very common sight. “If we start seeing yellowing, whether it’s soybean or corn, it’s where those roots […] The post Standing water, ponding common across parts of Kansas appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, emphasizes the importance of scouting for weeds after post-emergence applications of Enlist herbicides. He tells Brownfield that scouting enables farmers to determine not only if their current weed control program is effective but also if there are signs of resistance. The post Scouting for Weeds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry that was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. State officials feel it is safe to resume exhibition of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets.  The […] The post IDOA lifts poultry exhibition suspension appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story