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Michigan State University highlights pollinator-friendly practices ahead of beekeeping conference
44+ min ago (200+ words) May 29, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension's Ana Heck tells Brownfield, "As much as we can, make sure that we're not getting pesticides…...
Some farmers weighing replant decisions
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (186+ words) May 29, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Corn, Crops, Illinois, News, Soybeans, Wisconsin A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says some growers in his territory are dealing with replant situations. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and…...
Farmers urged to monitor "hidden hunger" in crops as nutrient deficiencies risk rises
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (158+ words) May 29, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Arkansas, Crops, News An agronomist in northern Arkansas says farmers should be paying close attention to nutrient deficiencies in the crops as the growing season continues. Stephen Leininger with Helena Agri-Enterprises tells Brownfield "Fertilizer…...
Striped rust found in Wisconsin wheat field
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (253+ words) May 29, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Crops, Crops, crops, News, Wheat, Wisconsin A researcher is puzzled by a striped rust case in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin plant pathologist Damon Smith tells Brownfield the one case reported in a south-central wheat…...
Michigan wheat growers seeing strong yield potential ahead of harvest
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (268+ words) May 29, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: 2026 Events, Michigan, News Michigan State University's'wheat'breeder says this year's crop is on pace to meet projections for a record-yielding harvest. Eric'Olson'tells Brownfield, "For the most part, the crop is looking very clean, and there's…...
Cercospora leaf spot threatens sugarbeet yields across key growing regions
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (132+ words) May 29, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News An agronomist is concerned growing conditions could favor a disease known to slash sugarbeet yields nearly in half. Curtis Rainbolt with BASF says the summer is expected to be warmer than…...
Revised 2026 crop budgets a mixed bag for farmers
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (216+ words) May 29, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag economy, Corn, Crops, Illinois, News, Soybeans A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is…...
Farm'bankruptcies hit a six-year high as ag economy continues to weaken
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (179+ words) May 29, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag economy, News Farm'bankruptcies hit a six-year high in April, and an ag attorney says it's a sign of growing financial stress.' "We have a war in Iran that's affecting oil and fertilizer prices,…...
Slow soybean emergence reported in eastern Iowa
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (161+ words) May 28, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Weather, Crops, Human Interest, Iowa, News Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton says he was able to finish up his spring planting season about two weeks ago. "Kind of everything went in a hurry....
Future beef industry leaders gain supply chain perspective
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (251+ words) Brownfield Ag News Future beef industry leaders gain supply chain perspective Building a stronger future for the cattle industry. The chair the National Cattlemen's Beef Associations Young Cattlemen's Conference and Montana rancher Leoma Donsbach says YCC provides an opportunity to…...