August 26, 2025

Tighter farmer margins are affecting the ag equipment market for 2025. Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH says as farmers continue to navigate a tough agricultural economy, purchasing habits have changed.  He says, “If people are capable of generally of deferring the purchase in 2025, many are.” He tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing purchases where […] The post Economy affecting equipment market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

With high fertilizer costs and the desire to hold soil in place along with the valuable nutrients, cover crops can help.  Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension says a lot of research is underway, with the goal of giving farmers solid cover crop recommendations that can save money and soil.  The post Save money by saving soil & nutrients with cover crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The former manager of Wisconsin’s Farm Progress Days and UW Extension Associate Dean has died. Glenn Thompson died on Thursday, Aug.21, 2025 at a Madison hospital.  The former ag educator spent 31 years with the University of Wisconsin Extension, including assignments in Monroe and Sheboygan counties.  After retirement, he served as General Manager of Wisconsin […] The post Wisconsin educator, farm show manager dies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story