July 9, 2025

An alfalfa breeding program is focused on creating plants that can thrive under extreme growing conditions. Dr. Erika Rodbell with Forage Genetics International tells Brownfield researchers are looking ten years ahead, trying to anticipate disease, pest, and climate challenges growers will have, and develop an alfalfa plant that can withstand those challenges. “Pest pressure in […] The post Alfalfa research focuses on future challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Researchers says their work has brought new alfalfa varieties to farms, and more benefits.  Dave Witte with Forage Genetics International says they focus on alfalfa research and development, and today’s alfalfa has better disease resistance. “Aphanomyces and anthracnose, so we have high resistance to multiple races if both of those diseases.” Witte says their low-lignin […] The post Improved alfalfa traits give more yield and flexibility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference The post Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the U.S. Grains Council Annual Board of Delegates Meeting The post U.S. Grains Council Annual Board of Delegates Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip attends the Naturipe Farms’ Berry Blue Breeding Media Tour The post Naturipe Farms’ Berry Blue Breeding Media Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A pair of pork producers in Nebraska say they’re cautiously optimistic about the future of the industry. Clint Damme owns a feeder-to-finish operation near the southeast town of Talmage and says margins have improved significantly since 2023.  “The hog market has gone up in our favor and on the flip side of that corn prices […] The post Pork producers encouraged by progress in industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Jared White covers Beck’s Hybrids – Central IL Becknology Days The post Beck’s Hybrids – Central IL Becknology Days appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Jared White covers the Mosaic Advanced Crop Nutrition Innovation Forum The post Mosaic Advanced Crop Nutrition Innovation Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Jared White attends Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. The post IL State Fair Ag Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Jared White attends the IL Wheat Association Summer Wheat Forum The post IL Wheat Association Summer Wheat Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story