Brownfield Ag News

The North Central Soybean Research Program is a collaborative research and outreach effort to support soybean farmers and advance the soybean industry. In this Voice of Soy, Leah McHale an Ohio State University professor and soybean breeder talks about the research she’s doing and how it could benefit soybean farmers in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Soybean farmers are investing into research and development efforts to find new uses for soybeans which enhance the sustainability of end users. Demand specialist with the Michigan Soybean Committee Hannah Lange explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A farmer who has struggled with mental health issues wants other farmers to know they are not alone. On this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Jason Medows, the owner and founder of the podcast Ag State of Mind says he gets a lot of support from his family, his faith and online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

In this week’s episode of IL Corn Connection, IL Corn Marketing Board member and retired farmer Roger Sy highlights their upcoming Superbowl commercial about corn use in bioplastics and their corresponding “take-out takeover” donating bioplastic take-out containers in the Chicago area – both checkoff efforts to gain trust with consumers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Agoro Carbon Alliance is working alongside farmers to implement carbon cropping practices that helps farmers add value to their crops. In this episode, Anastasia Pavlovic, managing director Agoro North America shares how they’re helping enrich farmers livelihoods and mitigate the effects of climate change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control corn diseases like tar spot which is becoming even more problematic. In this Managing for Profit, Cory Rimbey with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Michigan has significantly expanded its soybean processing capacity in recent years. Thumb-area farmer Scott Wilson and Michigan Soybean Committee board member discusses how there’s still room for growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trade relationships are crucial to demand for US soybeans.  In this Voice of Soy, Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss talks about his extensive work with the US Soybean Export Council and why those relationships are crucial to soybean producers bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The farming community is resilient but when faced with a natural disaster it can be too much to overcome without help. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Del Camp, chief clinical officer at Ozark Center says natural disasters on the farm can be overwhelming. Debbie Fitzgerald, director of crisis services at Ozark Center, says everyone is affected by natural disasters even if they weren’t d...

Melissa Kessler, director of strategic initiatives and engagement for the U.S. Grains Council, talks about the organization's upcoming  Trade School  in Alexandria, Minnesota. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor the event as part of its efforts to help corn farmers learn more about global trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Learn about the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership Program from its executive director, Olga Brouwer. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor MARL as part of its mission to support corn farmers and rural communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control major corn and soybean diseases under many different environmental conditions. In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

As efforts continue to reduce emissions, biodiesel offers drivers today for a cleaner burning fuel. Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, shares opportunities to increase its use, benefiting the environment and soybean farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The soybean checkoff dollars that are invested in research provide farmers with long-term solutions to improve their return on investment. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University researcher Horacio Lopez-Nicora talks about the role check-off funds have played in the battle against soybean cyst nematode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The stress of farming is made worse in a natural disaster which can lead to mental health struggles. Knowing there is help waiting can get people past the stigma of mental issues. In this Brownfield Managing for Profit, Michelle Horvath, director of access and urgent care services with Compass Health Services, says it’s okay not to be okay. But, further, it’s not okay to not ask for help. See Priv...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for ag policy. He points out that Congress will continue to debate Build Back Better, and farm bill listening sessions will pick up because the current farm bill expires in 2023.  Aasness says the outcome of November’s mid-term election could also have a dramatic impact. This ep...

Heading into the 2022 growing season it’s important for farmers to have all the tools needed to successfully manage weeds with the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. In this Managing for Profit, Erica Strittmatter with Bayer talks about the tools and information available to help farmers and applicators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Soybean gall midge is a pest that has been causing problems in the Western Corn Belt. But that doesn’t mean Ohio soybean growers shouldn’t be on the lookout. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University’s Kelley Tilmon shares some things growers need to know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers who experience a natural disaster on their farms can often develop depression but need to know there is help for them. In this Managing for Profit, Tony Sokolic, vice president of youth behavioral health services at Comtrea, a community mental health treatment provider, says trauma can show itself in the body through fatigue and aches and pains but it can also affect mental health. Andrea...

Michigan soybean farmers are investing in high oleic soybean research to create a new non-gmo variety customers are asking for. Mark Seamon, research director with Michigan Soybean Committee, talks about the research and ways farmers can capture premiums. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With commodity prices where they are, investing crop health is crucial to the bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Cory Rimbey a crop protection specialist for Bayer talks about how incorporating a fungicide into your crop plans for 2022 can help farmers boost their returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...