The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association is taking a larger role in the show ring with its new Showcase Series initiative to more actively engage with youth. Past president Earl Souva tells Brownfield, ...

Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says nitrogen deficiency in some parts of the state could impact the crop as it approaches pollination. Dan Quinn says periods of heavy rainfall ...

An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the corn and soybean crops in his area are set up for a good season. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeast quarter of the state, says it’s now all about the ...

A pair of Illinois agronomists say Japanese beetle numbers are up this season. “Japanese beetles came hot out of the gate really heavy.” Kris Ehler, a CCA based in Champaign County, says the insects ...

The USDA has unveiled its National Farm Security Action Plan, designed to address agriculture security in America. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says protecting the country’s ag land and food supply ...

A field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids says farmers need to scout for tar spot. Chad Kalaher, who covers east central and northeast Illinois, says the disease is being found in an increasing number of ...

Researchers with the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago say a new study shows a warming climate will reduce global dairy production by up to 10 percent. Lead author Claire ...

A farmer in northeast Missouri says conditions are dry as corn is starting to tassel. Brian Munzlinger, who farms in Lewis County, tells Brownfield “if you go south of me 20 miles, they get three ...

Del Monte Foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement, the food products producer says, “it is pursuing a value-maximizing sale process as part of an overall strategic balance-sheet ...

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The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the ...

The soybean harvest is winding down in Argentina. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says with more than 90 percent of the crop out, he’s raising his production estimate to nearly 50 ...