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Landus brings farmer-focused healthcare program to Midwest

A new farmer-focused healthcare program is coming to the Midwest. Iowa-based Landus has announced comprehensive health coverage options that health program project lead Dee McCune, an Illinois farmer, calls a game-changer for farmers everywhere. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show near... Read More.

Sorghum brings economic potential to rural America

The CEO of Sorghum United says there’s tremendous potential for sorghum to have a larger economic impact in rural America. Nate Blum says the cereal grain, which is popular in India and Africa, fits well into most farming operations. “If we can locate regional... Read More.

Agrifac brings new sprayer technology to North America

North American farmers now have access to unique sprayer technologies developed in the Netherlands. Bryan Pekarek, sales director with Agrifac, says the company offers three types of self-propelled sprayers. “We offer the Condor, which is a 1200-gallon machine.”  He says, “The Vanguard is a... Read More.

Ag outlook brings more change to ag equipment space

The central region manager for CLAAS says ag equipment industry uncertainty has led to the closure of four Ziegler Ag stores and ended a 20-year combine distribution agreement between the two companies. Daryl Theis tells Brownfield “what we’re seeing in the ag market really... Read More.

Uneven corn brings uncertainty to in-season fertility

Planting delays in some parts of the Corn Belt are resulting in uneven crop development, creating some questions about in-season fertilizer use. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says farmers should base application decisions on how far along the majority of the field is. “You don’t... Read More.

Wet year brings challenges to Wisconsin farms

A Wisconsin farmer says weather wise, 2023 and 2024 are complete opposites. Lodi area farmer Ryan Ripp tells Brownfield, “Last year, we couldn’t buy a rain. This year, we can’t sell it.” Ryan Ripp raises crops near Lodi and tells Brownfield it’s been tough... Read More.

Wet year brings disease challenges, more research

A plant pathologist says the unusually wet spring has brought some crop disease challenges.  Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield one disease has affected many fields. “Pythium has been showing up. Pythium is one of these organisms that we call... Read More.

Regen ag leader hopeful farm bill brings more incentives

A sustainable ag professor says he expects the next farm bill to encourage farmers and ranchers to adopt some regenerative agricultural concepts. Michigan State University Center for Regenerative Agriculture Co-Director Jason Roundtree tells Brownfield no-till and cover crops are conservation practices that come with... Read More.