Brownfield Ag News

Go-to-market manager for hay and forage Chase Milem says John Deere’s 1 Series Round Balers feature a new option for high-capacity pickup allowing farmers to get more done in a day. He tells Brownfield the 1 Series also comes with baler automation, simplifying operation and enhancing efficiency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Professor Candy Hirsch is working to understand what can be done to improve the durability of corn while maintaining yields.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Lucas, an Indiana farmer and Indiana Corn Marketing Council board member, talks about the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund and how it offers incentives to farmers to engage in conservation practices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jonathan Domer was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is learning to work together as a team, building friendships, and developing leadership skills. To Jonathan, agriculture is about carrying on family traditions and making an impact not only locally but on a global scale as well. He is involve...

MacKenzie Wissbroecker  was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the track. Her favorite part about high school sports is that she can be herself, and show off her talent that God gave her. She also enjoys being able to make friends as well as staying active. To Mackenzie agriculture, is vital part of the community, providing food and opportunity....

Cole Schley 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 being apart of a team as well as developing as an athlete through hard work and perseverance. To Cole, agriculture is the backbone of small communities and society in general . The hard work of those that farm makes life easier for...

Chloe Lambert 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 how close it brings her and her classmates. The relationships she has built with her teammates are ones that she will never forget. To Chloe, agriculture has a special place in her heart. She was born into a generational family farm and has le...

In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s Research Agronomist Garrett Imhoff and Seed Specialist Mallory Petersen explain the work that’s being done in MFA’s research plots across Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lauren Fleshner 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 getting to be apart of a team with her friends and classmates. To Lauren agriculture is a very big part of her life. She was raised in a small town where agriculture was very important. Lauren is very thankful for the experiences and opportu...

Kari Murty was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion in and out of the rodeo. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to make connections with other people her age while doing something that she loves. To Kari, agriculture is what keeps our world spinning. It plays such a huge role in everyone’s lives that most people don’t realize. She w...

Mitch Stevens 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 coming together as a team and working toward one goal. He also loves to compete and putting in hard work to better himself. To Mitch agriculture is  the heartbeat of my community, It also helps to build a strong work ethic.  He...

Tate French 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 brotherhood that comes from playing  with your friends. To Tate, agriculture teaches the younger generation how to make sacrifices as well as morals of life that many people in today's world don't have. Tate is involved in Football...

Brevant Seeds agronomist John Long says farmers have dealt with historic dryness, severe storms, and a myriad of pests this growing season. He tells Brownfield all things considered it appears to be a pretty good crop, and that’s largely because of tools that help growers manage stress and protect yield.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

With so much happening during harvest, John Deere go-to-market manager for digital Ryan Stein says Operations Center allows farmers to not only know where their equipment is but to see how it’s performing in real time. He tells Brownfield it also provides diagnostic information ensuring minimal downtime at harvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Don Wyss, an Indiana farmer and a commercial manager at Bunge says for farmers who want to learn more about growing high oleic soybeans, there is an upcoming information meeting August 24th at the Hoagland Hayloft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kaycee Wiebke 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 all the memories and friendships she's made as well as the life lessons sports have taught her. She also loves being able to represent her school and community in the sports she competes in. To Kaycee agriculture is more than just farming, it'...

In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA Range and Pasture Specialist David Moore says the moisture situation has improved drastically across portions of the state and there’s plenty to do to drought-proof the farm heading into fall.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Farmers are seeing disease pressure in corn and soybean fields, and Brevant Seeds agronomist John Long says one of the most concerning is tar spot. He tells Brownfield there are solutions available for growers facing these late-season challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Cameron Casel 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 competing with and against his friends. Playing sports has helped him to develop a very strong work ethic and that has helped him tremendously when working with his livestock. To Cameron, agriculture is the backbone of everything he is, a...

Jaxon Zaugg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. What he loves the most about high school sports is the connections he makes with his teammates as well as the competitive aspect of sports. He says sports teams are more like a big family. To Jaxson agriculture is a way of life. Growing up in a very Agricultural community he's realized that...

Lauren Staudt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Lauren says her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships that are made through it. She loves to compete and win but nothing beats the memories she has made with her teammates. To Lauren agriculture means hard work, dedication, and responsibility. Living in an agricultur...

Katherine Sarver was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. She says her favorite part about high school sports is the friendships built through competing. For Katherine agriculture is a way of life. She says it teaches you hard work as well as how to take on adversity. Katherine is involved in basketball, track, 4-h, Junior Department Clu...

Ava Anderson 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 families built within high school sports teams. Through every hardship, teammates have to choose to support and encourage each other. To Ava agriculture is about hard work and dedication. Although she's not directly involved in ag, she...