Brownfield Ag News

Onnika Williams was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete and being around friends and teammates every day at practice. To Onnika, agriculture means an industry that fuels our world. Agriculture has taught her many lessons throughout her life, helping her become the person she...

Brady Zemple was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the moment, the fans, and being able to take the field or court with his brothers. He also enjoys cheering on the girls’ sports. To Brady, agriculture means life. Without agriculture our lives wouldn't be the same, the food we eat, the house we...

Aidan Cole was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with all of my lifelong friends. It’s fun to finally grow up from playing recess football to actually now going out on the field and playing. He also really enjoys when playoff start. To Cole agriculture has a strong meaning in his life....

Ava Angel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with my friends while representing her school and community. She says it’s fun to build a strong team through bonding and activities. To Ava, agriculture means passion and love. The people in ag all have a love and passion for thei...

Carissa Hanson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is not only building a relationship with your teammates but learning different life skills. Carissa’s family does not have a traditional role in agriculture. They own and operate a greenhouse and the knowledge she has learned from helping has he...

Garrett Goihl was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to compete with friends. To Garrett, agriculture means the work needed from everyone to provide for the community. He is involved in football, FFA, 4-H president, Minnesota Junior Angus Association as well as the National Junior Angus...

Danika DeBuhr was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the competition and pushing herself to be the best she can be, even in the off season. For Danika, agriculture is a family tradition, something her family has been involved in for generations. She’s helped on the farm since she was little. Da...

Katrina Hageman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the drive to get better. She recognizes the effort it takes to succeed and grow more each year. Agriculture has shaped Katrina into the person she is today. Growing up in agriculture, Katrina has learned life skills and responsibilities and...

Morgan Kelly was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course. Her favorite thing about high school sports is getting to be part of a team and accomplishing goals as a team. Agricultures means everything to Morgan. She wouldn’t be the person she is today without it and has learned a lot of life lessons through the challenges she’s faced in agricultur...

Cam Buffington was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the bond he has created with his teammates. For Cam, agriculture means working with his animals and helping farmers. Cam is involved in football, basketball, track, 4H, and National Honor Society. After high school, Cam hopes to play footbal...

Oliver Taylor was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite thing about high school sports is being with his team and learning from his coaches. Oliver is involved in football, lacrosse, FFA, 4H, and C9, and he has been involved with community cleanup after a tornado and he’s an active member of his church. Agriculture means everythin...

Lauryn Merritt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is how it has helped her be more organized and driven, forcing her to stay on top of her school. She also enjoys being a mentor to younger athletes. Lauryn is involved in basketball, track, cross country, FFA, National Honor Society, Sunshine S...

With harvest advancing across the U.S., Enlist field specialist Mark Mongen says farmers are reflecting on a growing season full of ups and downs. And as plans for 2024 take shape, he tells Brownfield weed management is a critical piece and encourages farmers in a corn/soybean rotation to be mindful of the different herbicide groups they employ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Fellow CheJen Jerry Hsiao highlights a Minnesota Corn-funded effort to develop a soil amendment that reduces nitrous oxide emissions from cropland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Commodity price volatility continues to present challenges, and Harvest Profit digital specialist Ben Longlet says their software helps farmers analyze data to identify break-evens or track contracts. And he tells Brownfield Harvest Profit can lay a foundation for budgeting next year’s crop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

One of the stages Mosaic focuses on during the growing season is the “corn sprint,” which is a stage right before the crop prepares for pollination and grain fill. In this episode learn more about the importance of nutrient management during this stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Channel Seedsman utilize data collected from crops during key stages of development to make better recommendations for farmers as they’re planning for the upcoming growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Seedsman Elizabeth Pfaff shares how she uses the latest technology to help farmers build a better plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Michigan’s soybean harvest will need balance this year. In this Pods for Profits, Michigan Soybean Committee research director Mark Seamon shares how to decide the best conditions for harvest and how to manage beans that could be too dry or too wet within the same field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s Talent and Development Manager Scott Morfeld says internships can be a great way to prepare the next generation of agriculture.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Indiana corn and soybean checkoff organizations invest in developing trade relationships to grow demand for both corn and soybeans. Paul Hodgen, a farmer and president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council says it’s all about moving the pile.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen to this episode of Milk Means More Conversation with The Dairy Checkoff where Sandra Sellers, a registered dietician, discusses scholarship opportunities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For farmers wrapping up soybean harvest, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis recommends taking steps like a burndown herbicide to control weeds. He tells Brownfield marestail and several other weeds that start in the fall are much more difficult to control when left unattended.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Cole Sarbacker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the comradery of the team environment. He enjoys spending time playing sports with his friends and pushing each other to be the best they can be. Nothing beats playing underneath the Friday night lights. Agriculture has instilled in Cole a ve...

Gail Wery was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to bond with peers and being able to work as a team to achieve similar goals. She loves being able to improve as an individual and help her teammates improve as well. To Gail, agriculture is what got her where she is today. Agriculture...