August 28, 2025

A northern Indiana-based agronomist says farmers should be on the lookout for corn standability issues this fall. Kyle Malcolm with LG Seeds says weather challenges throughout the growing season could impact stalk quality. “A lot of fields probably didn’t get planted in the most ideal conditions,” he says. “Even those drought-stricken areas, just from not […] The post Watch for corn standability issues this fall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed that the recently reported human case of New World screwworm is an isolated incident. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden told reporters at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, that human cases are treatable. “But it doesn’t pose a risk to livestock,” he […] The post Deputy Secretary says human case of NWS does not pose risk to livestock health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The United Soybean Board invests farmer dollars in key sectors such as food, feed, and fuel. In fiscal year 2026, the checkoff supports innovation that creates new markets, increases global demand, and helps U.S. soybean farmers stay competitive. Learn more in this week’s Managing for Profit with guest, Carla Schultz. The post Priorities and Investments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers are expected to have greater access to domestically produced fertilizer following an announcement at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says cooperation between the state and Cronus Chemical LLC is bringing a $2 billion fertilizer production facility to east central Illinois. “Now, Cronus Chemicals will help to stem the high tide […] The post More access to fertilizer coming to Midwest farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story