Brownfield Ag News

Listen to this episode of the Dairy Checkoff where Aaron Scott, Community Transformation Manager for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, discusses their partnership with Detroit and Grand Rapids schools. 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 Director of Account Management Jason Worthington says there are ag financing options available as farmers make seed and crop protection decisions for 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

One of the most dangerous jobs on the farm involves grain bins, in fact a Purdue study found Indiana ranked 2nd in grain entrapment cases in 2022.  Janis Highley a director on the Indiana Corn Marketing Council says the ICMC is investing in training and rescue equipment to help keep Indiana farmers safe. In 2022, the Indiana Corn Marketing Council trained 144 firefighters and donated 5 of the...

Dylan Neuendank 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 not only becoming a better football player but becoming a better person. Another thing that he enjoys about high school sports is developing and demonstrating leadership skills and being able to pass on that knowledge to underclassmen. Agric...

Emma Mason 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 how her sports teams are like family. They have team dinners as well as bonding time. To Emma, agriculture is her life. Agriculture has surrounded her as she grew up. The farm is the legacy of her dad and grandfather, both of which dedicated thei...

Tate Hartley 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 ports is the different friendships I've formed throughout the years. He also love being part of a team and working together to try and succeed. To Tate, agriculture means hard work and being involved. He says being involved in agriculture isn't a job it'...

Addyson Blazer 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 the family aspect within the team and the feeling of having the community behind you. Also representing the community in a positive way. To Addyson agriculture gives her a sense of belonging. Both of her parents were heavily involved in ag, a...

Cole Schlueter 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 being able to hang out and make new friends. He also enjoys winning. To Cole, agriculture is about community's, families and Company's making a living off of something they are growing or producing. Cole is involved in basketball, football, F...

Sawyer DeSmet 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 opportunity to put the stresses of everyday life aside. Running out onto the field on a Friday night is an incredible feeling. When he’s with his teammates in the huddle and can see his parents in the stands, everything else seems to fade...

Allison Clamme 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 the competitive environment and sharing that love with like-minded people. In Cross country and track, she can be part of a community that uses endurance, discipline, and strength to accomplish their goals. To Allison, agriculture has played...

Rachel Ogden 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 the long-lasting friendships. Her friends and her are so close because they bond over their sports as well as practice, play, win and lose together. She is also thankful for the life lessons she has learned from sports such as communication and...

Kaylee Smith 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 build relationships with people from around the state. To Kaylee, agriculture is her past, present, and future. She is a fourth-generation farmer on her family farm. Kaylee is involved in softball, basketball, volleyba...

Breck Mills 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 the relationships that develop. She has met some of her closest friends through athletics. To Breck, agriculture means community as well as serving, and pushing through adversity. Breck is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FCCLA, FFA of...

Creed Monroe 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 bond you make with your teammates and how they become your family. He also enjoys the life lessons sports provide. To Creed, agriculture is extremely important, and its not just farming but a way of life. He grew up with an agriculture back...

As harvest approaches, farmers are preparing machinery and prioritizing fields. Brevant Seeds agronomist Cole Tebbe says some of his harvest priorities are safety, documenting data, and using crop performance to inform decisions for 2024.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

During the recent Farm Progress Show, John Deere unveiled new technology for its 1 Series round balers. Deere product marketing manager Kyle Ruth says farmers will now have the ability to use bale documentation, allowing for real time adjustments and site-specific data to improve efficiency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

In this episode of Illinois Corn Connection, Director of Exports and Logistics for IL Corn Collin Watters highlights how the corn checkoff helped open market access in Japan. He explains why previously Japan would not accept US ethanol, the work that was done to reverse the ban and the market opportunities that now exist for Illinois corn farmers in Japan as a result of their efforts.  ...

Mykela 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 bonding with her teammates and the challenge of competing at a high level. She also enjoys be a positive roll model for younger athletes. To Mykela, agriculture means hard work, family time, and a love of animals. It’s a key industry in our co...

Hazle Rosenau 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 the competition in a team sport environment. She loves her teammates, coaches and enjoys always working to improve herself. To Hazle, agriculture means feeding the world and supporting families and communities. She is involved in volleyball, b...

Colton Anderegg Monroe 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 competitiveness and getting to play as a team with your friends. Agriculture has always been a big part of his life. Ever since he was little he has grown up around agriculture. Colton wouldn’t be who he is without agriculture. He...

Tyler Groenewold 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 making new friends and getting to be involved in team actives that help you learn communication and teamwork skills. Agriculture means a lot to Tyler. He has grown up around agriculture and wants to keep it a part of his life in years to co...

In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s MorSoy Product Manager Hadlee Swope says there are things farmers can be doing now to address Sudden Death Syndrome next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As the 2023 growing season winds down, Cole Tebbe with Brevant Seeds says this is a good time to evaluate crops. He tells Brownfield assessing planting date and depth can help inform decisions for next year, and it’s important for growers to consider what aspects of the farm need the most improvement.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...