June 9, 2026

An innovation consultant with McNess says it’s been a very successful year for their newest product. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Fredrik Sandberg said FeedARMOR has gained significant market share while research continues. He says FeedARMOR is a natural alternative to formaldehyde used as a mitigant in […] The post FeedARMOR expands footprint as pork producers seek formaldehyde alternatives appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once you start getting into that 17 to 20 percent moisture range, it is more profitable to cut that wheat early, dry it down, and then […] The post Early wheat harvest can boost profitability and reduce quality risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City, and tells Brownfield he had to replant about 60% of his corn. “We actually rebuilt our planter, and it was the same year, the same […] The post Use caution when installing replacement parts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean stands are pretty good on our farm.” He says some producers in his area have dealt with soybean emergence issues. “We didn’t have to replant […] The post Rain brings optimism for 2026 crop year in southwest Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked livestock imports from Texas. “In other words, we’ve got to get on top of it.” He says U.S. Ag Secretary Rollins should push for the […] The post Canada restricts Texas livestock imports following screwworm detection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says he’s as optimistic as he’s ever been. “They should start work from the House-passed bill. After all, it passed the House,” Shaw said. “We knew the Senate was […] The post Optimism grows as Senate talks begin on E15 legislation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Jeff Okones said Pharmgate has developed a relatively new modified live PRRS vaccine called PRRSGard. “It’s unique (because) it has […] The post Pharmgate highlights innovative PRRS vaccine at World Pork Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add to the tank for a great program approach with residuals.  The post Proven Weed Control With Greater Flexibility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience in the organization and why it’s an important step in building the industry. The post Investing in the Next Generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story