July 1, 2025

South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says warmer temperatures and timely rains have sparked a noticeable improvement in crop conditions on his farm. “The real term to describe this crop early on is uneven and a little stalled out. But, now, this corn is loving the 90 degree days, humidity and a full moisture profile.” He […] The post Crop development rebounding for Nebraska farmer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois veterinarian says he’s seeing an increase in tick-related issues. Dr. Derek McFarland, of Jubilee Hills Veterinary Service in Princeville, says a stretch of relatively mild winters has led to more overwintering by the parasites. “The amount of bugs, and the amount of ticks in particularly, the past two years are coming out […] The post Tick issues on rise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Global Dairy Trade index had its biggest decline so far this year, falling 4.1% in Tuesday’s trading session.  Significant gains in butter milk powder and lactose prices were offset by losses in every other category, with whole milk powder taking the biggest loss of 5.1%.  On Tuesday, 110 winning bidders purchased 25,705 metric tons […] The post Global Dairy Trade index drops significantly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The early onset of tar spot in some parts of the country could mean producers may need to consider a second application of fungicide. Steven Johnson is a territory agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow based in Nebraska. “It’s all based on what the environment is going to give us,” he says.  He tells Brownfield there’s a strong […] The post Early tar spot detections could mean additional applications of fungicide are needed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. When most of us think about the 4th of July, we picture fireworks, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and maybe an uncle who insists on wearing a full American flag outfit. July 4th is also a special day for my family as we celebrate my momma, Judy Young’s birthday. She is a firecracker through […] The post Farmers and Freedom appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt are concerned about the spread of tar spot. Northeast Kansas farmer Brett Neibling says the disease caught him off guard when it was first discovered in his state two years ago and is actively scouting this year. “I just went out and scouted with one of my agronomists […] The post WCB farmers share concerns about tar spot development appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing uncertainty around trade policy adds volatility to U.S. trade. Ian Sheldon says continued trade tensions with China could impact the bottom line for U.S. farmers.  “Depending on the degree of tariff retaliation by China, I think there’s a real potential over the coming year, if things […] The post Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southeastern Illinois farmer says a challenging spring plagued by constant rains is being compounded by wildlife issues. Don Guinnip, who raises row crops and cattle in Clark County, says deer are setting him back as much as the weather. “I’ve been going around spraying beans, and you show up at a field, and half […] The post Fighting rains and wildlife appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story