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Tar spot confirmed in the Eastern Corn Belt for the first time in 2026
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (254+ words) June 12, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Crops, Indiana, News An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the'first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. "The…...
Cotton outlook mixed, but Missouri farmer sees potential for average yield
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (225+ words) June 12, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Crops, Missouri, News A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. "Everybody's got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of whiskey…...
The risks of misinformation for the cattle industry
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (77+ words) Brownfield Ag News The risks of misinformation for the cattle industry June 11, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Managing For Profit A leader with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says misinformation could pose a risk to profitability for producers and consumers....
An active pattern; severe weather to the north, more rain for much of the Corn Belt; pockets of flooding
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (317+ words) Brownfield Ag News An active pattern; severe weather to the north, more rain for much of the Corn Belt; pockets of flooding Across the Corn Belt, showery weather is slowing late-season corn and soybean planting efforts but maintaining generally favorable…...
Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (309+ words) June 8, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: alfalfa, Corn, Crops, crops, Crops, News, potatoes, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA, Wisconsin Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. Draeger says he planted alfalfa last fall after harvesting winter wheat and…...
From feedyard to packing plant: Understanding the beef supply chain
1+ week, 4+ day ago (252+ words) June 2, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: 2026 Events, 2026 Young Cattlemen's Conference, Beef, Cattle, Cattle, Meat, Meat Processing Plants, News The importance of a safe and efficient beef supply chain. Nearly 70 attendees toured the nation's largest feed lot and meat processing plant…...
Missouri agronomist warns rains fuel weed pressure, raise nitrogen loss concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) June 1, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Crops, Missouri, News An agronomist in northwest Missouri says heavy rainfall and timing issues are creating challenges for crop nutrition and weed control. Erin Marlow, the owner of Cropwise Consulting LLC, tells Brownfield there's…...
Future beef industry leaders gain supply chain perspective
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Recent moisture improving crop conditions in northeast Nebraska
2+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) May 27, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Ag Weather, Ag Weather, Corn, Drought, Nebraska, News, weather A northeast Nebraska farmer says recent rainfall has brought some relief to on-going drought conditions. Jon Meis says he received over 2 inches of moisture over…...
Slunecka: recent rain "healed" dry conditions across Minnesota
2+ week, 3+ day ago (165+ words) May 27, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says he's encouraged by recent moisture. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield rain fell over areas that needed it during the past week. "There were…...