For more than 25 years, the Dick Family Farm in northern Michigan has been growing pumpkins alongside its dairy. Sixth-generation farmers Dale and Lynnae are carrying forward the tradition.

Karen Endress with the Wisconsin Farm Center tells Brownfield more farmers are reaching out for mental health assistance. She says, “We’re busier than ever.” Endres says she was recently at a meeting ...

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is fully prepared in case the U.S. government shuts down this week. “I believe, ...

A south-central Ohio farmer says a statewide drought is impacting his harvest plans. Scott Metzger says it’s been a challenging weather year. “From April to August 1st, we had about 32 inches of rain ...

Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather has returned, following drought-easing rainfall across the lower Midwest. Dry weather and above-normal temperatures are particularly favorable across the ...

An eastern-Ohio based agronomist says some farmers could see a rise in disease pressure this fall. Brad Miller with Dekalb ASGROW says later planted corn is more susceptible. “We all expected with the ...

A southwest Ohio farmer says the 2025 harvest season is officially underway. Eric Tipton says he started with corn about two weeks ago. “The recent dry weather is giving us a little bit of a benefit ...

An agronomist in Iowa is expecting some big corn yields this fall. Dan Bjorklund with Landus Cooperative says he’s been scouting fields across the state. “When you go out and do the traditional rows ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the state’s House-passed budget would significantly limit disease mitigation and food safety efforts. Tim Boring tells ...

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says strong export demand continues to support the corn market. “Year to date, sales for export are 68% above last year at this time.” Brian Basting says ...

The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says Taiwan’s recent commitment to purchase ag goods secures continued market access for American producers. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield Taiwan is the ...