Missouri Soybean’s Cover Crop Field Day is coming up on March 19. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Clayton Light, the Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations previews the event. Listen to hear more! The post Missouri Soybean to Host Cover Crop Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag policy specialist says there’s a lot to unpack in the latest version of the new farm bill. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the draft includes provisions that could provide producers regulatory stability. “The goal of the farm bill, this process and introduction of this big bill is to give it […] The post Key takeaways from the newly released farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and along the Canadian border as far east as North Dakota. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to an area stretching […] The post Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; an active weather to continue for most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2027 budget would invest in the next generation of career pathways for the sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield $2 million proposed for a FarmStart program will focus on the needs of beginning farmers and ag professionals. “We know we have ongoing veterinarian shortages […] The post Proposed 2027 Michigan ag budget adds FarmStart program, cuts one-time funds from 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Legislators are considering limits on self-driving or autonomous vehicles. Self-driving commercial vehicles would need to have a human who’s licensed to drive the vehicle inside under a bill being considered in the Iowa House. Tamara Marcus, a lobbyist for Teamsters Local 238 which represents commercial drivers, said the bill is important because driverless vehicles have […] View Full Story
A market analyst says fewer U.S. cotton acres this spring could help prices. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services tells Brownfield the recently released National Cotton Council’s grower survey shows a more than three percent decline in planted acres compared to last year. “There’s an assumption we’ll have less than nine million acres of upland […] The post Market analyst: fewer U.S. cotton acres could boost prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office says burn bans are now posted in ten counties statewide, as unseasonable temperatures soar into the 60s and 70s for much of Iowa today. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says the warm weather, the gusty winds and the dry vegetation make for a dangerous combination. “The dry […] View Full Story
As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield that preemergence applications set a strong foundation. The post Start Clean, Stay Clean appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather prevails, despite a gradual increase in cloudiness Any remaining snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from northeastern North Dakota into parts of Lower Michigan. Tuesday’s high temperatures will top 70°F in parts of Missouri, Nebraska, and western Iowa. On the Plains, an […] The post Unseasonably mild to warm continues for most; unsettled, stormy across the West, far North appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Despite this temporary warm spell, Iowa’s still in the midst of cold and flu season and there’s an increased health risk from taking too much over-the-counter medication to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, headaches and body aches. Janna Day, spokeswoman for the Iowa Poison Control Center and a licensed practical nurse, says they’re seeing an […] View Full Story
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