October 1, 2025

An extension educator says farmers may want to rethink their fertilizer application strategy during a time of record costs.   Jenny Brhel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says research has shown that targeted applications using satellite imagery can reduce fertilizer by 40 to 60 pounds per acre. “The more that we can move nitrogen applications […] The post Shifting fertilizer applications to the spring could maximize return on investments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dry harvest for many growers means fire danger is increasing. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says disease pressure resulted in a premature end to the corn crop in north Iowa. “We really need to be thinking about fire safety in fields. Things are exceptionally dry, this crop is really dusty (and) dirty […] The post Southern rust and dry weather combine to heighten harvest fire threat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can come together to reopen the government. About 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed with the shutdown, and Michigan Republican John Molenaar tells Brownfield. “For what period of time we don’t yet know.” He says the shutdown could have been avoided if the […] The post Short-term funding bill fails to keep government open, USDA now half staffed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agronomy manager says farmers harvesting corn should seek a balance between yield and moisture. Ryan Bates with Pioneer tells Brownfield environment and hybrid determine how rapidly crops dry down. “We know if we get the (right) environment we push maturity (and) can get additional yield, but at what cost to that moisture? And we […] The post Balancing act: corn yield vs moisture a key decision for growers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Tassel wrap was a problem experienced in many Midwest cornfields this season. Corn tassels became tightly wrapped within the plant’s upper leaves, interfering with pollination and potentially reducing yield. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Sernett, agronomy solutions lead with Bayer Crop Science and an experienced corn breeder, says preventing the problem must […] The post Protecting Against Tassel Wrap Begins with Breeding appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A grain buyer from Jordan says there’s an opportunity for U.S. commodities in the Middle East.               George Khayyat operates Regional Food Processing and has been importing grains for four decades. “For the last five years now, I’ve been importing U.S. soybeans.”  He says, “Actually, I’m the only one importing that in Jordan. We’re very happy […] The post Middle East opportunities for U.S. commodities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. At Brownfield Ag News, I have told our team of ag reporters many times that when it comes to covering agricultural issues, the rule is simple: focus on policy, not politics. Farmers, ranchers, and others living in rural America don’t have time for partisan games; we care about what actually works. That is why […] The post Rural Health Dollars Should Follow Need – Not Politics appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Elanco Animal Health’s new global headquarters in Indianapolis will strengthen its roll in agriculture and animal health.   Elanco Animal Health’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons says the move is part of the state’s new OneHealth Innovation District. “Purdue University, a startup tech lab, a functional vet clinic that’s going to be like a Mayo […] The post New Elanco Animal Health headquarters to drive ag innovation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story