September 10, 2025

The Michigan House of Representatives’ recently passed budget would eliminate funding for key agricultural programs if approved. Kevin Gould is the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association president and a retired Michigan State University Extension educator. “Over the years, budgets have been tight on the animal lag side at the university, and we’re really at a critical mass […] The post Michigan House vetoes critical livestock programs in budget appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. broiler producers remain on pace to produce more chicken in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 247.979 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, dropping 2.159 million on the week, but rising 2% on the year, with average hatchability holding just below 80%. 194.076 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down 188,000 […] The post Broiler producers eye higher 2025 output as sets and placements stay ahead of 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Extension research is finding biostimulant seed treatments have a limited impact on soybean yield across major growing regions. Michigan State University cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh tells Brownfield land grants in 22 states studied products in 100 locations. “Among all the data, we did not see a significant difference where any of these products gave […] The post Handle biostimulant seed treatments with care appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An eastern Iowa farmer says silage chopping has wrapped up and he hopes to begin corn harvest heading into the weekend. Dave Walton farms near Wilton along the Mississippi River and says, “I’ve got some corn that’s probably mid-20s. It’s pretty much time to go.” He tells Brownfield stalk quality issues have been prevalent. “Here […] The post Stalk quality issues persist heading into corn harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Harvest is starting to pick up in parts of central Iowa. Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says the crop has been coming out dry. “I am hearing some harvest reports. I’ve seen some corn fields that have been taken out. Mostly it’s early 100 day corn.” She tells Brownfield expectations were high […] The post Central Iowa harvest picking up steam appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new report from the University of Missouri Extension predicts a drastic shift in the state’s soybean yields. MU Extension soybean agronomy specialist Andre Reis tells Brownfield the university’s latest Soybean Growth Monitoring Yield Prediction report estimates a sharp decline in soybean yields. “It was the first time in the season that we could see […] The post MU Report: Sharp soybean yield decline possible in Missouri appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says some areas of the Corn Belt continue to battle corn rootworm pressure. Ryan Gentle tells Brownfield, “You know, the same hot spots are still there.”  He says, “Northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, you get into northern Iowa, that’s where the pressure still is.” However, he says 2025 hasn’t been […] The post Corn rootworm concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is emphasizing the importance of soil testing. Director Don Lamb says it’s critical to nutrient management.  “It’s a cost saving measure,” he says. “It can be a yield enhancement if you have areas that aren’t getting enough nutrients. It can also be a benefit to the environment.” He tells […] The post Indiana Department of Ag expanding soil conservation efforts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production rose to a three-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, the highest since early June, an increase of 30,000 on the week and 25,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the […] The post Ethanol production up, demand signals mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story