An agronomist says farmers should prioritize soil testing this fall before making any nutrient management decisions for 2026. Tim Beninga with LG Seeds says fertility plans should be based on each field. “You need a good baseline to start with to know what’s out there so you’re not overapplying or underapplying,” he says.   He tells Brownfield […]

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A new study shows there are ample career opportunities for new graduates in agriculture, food, and natural resources.  Christine Wilson, senior associate dean and director of academic programs at Purdue’s College of Agriculture, says the report from Purdue University and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture forecasts nearly 105,000 job openings annually through […]

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Fall fieldwork is in full swing for eastern Iowa farmer Tim Meyer. The Henry County producer tells Brownfield weather conditions have been favorable. “We’re doing dirt work right now and I think it’s going to end up being a really good fall for us,” he said. “I think we’ll get everything done, which we didn’t […]

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An ag law specialist says Michigan farmers should plan for final manure regulations for large livestock operations to go into effect this January. Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center tells Brownfield the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) recent decision to move forward with revisions to the state’s Concentrated Animal Feeding […]

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