Managing corn rootworm with Vorceed Enlist from Pioneer
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
A corn specialist with Pioneer says corn rootworm has become increasingly problematic the last few years. Macy Marek tells Brownfield, “You can think back to only having struggles of it on corn-on-corn acres, but now we know it’s present in a lot of our rotated acres as well that our...
Large reductions in Michigan cherry crop
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
A northern Michigan cherry grower says farmers in the region are expecting to harvest a significantly smaller crop following a damaging frost this spring. Ben LaCross tells Brownfield a warmup at the end of April was just enough to make buds vulnerable to loss. “Although it was brief, it kind...
Wisconsin Supreme Court decision could impact farmers
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
A Wisconsin Senator says a recent State Supreme Court decision might create more legal challenges on the state’s farms. Howard Marklein says the high court ruled in favor of Governor Tony Evers and against him saying, “the power to pause, object to, or suspend administrative rules before and after promulgation...

Latest US Tariff Threats Boost the Dollar
Barchart21 minutes ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and Mexico, beginning August 1, risk stoking inflation pressures that could keep the Fed from...
Justice Department challenging California’s egg laws
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
The U.S. Justice Department says California’s egg regulations violate the Constitution and have contributed to higher egg prices. The lawsuit claims state laws oppose the Egg Products Inspection Act, and points to Proposition 12’s cage-free standards as a violation of the Supremacy Clause. Plaintiffs say within two years of the...
Specialty crop growers thankful for marketing assistance
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
A potato industry leader says a second wave of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program payments has been a welcome relief for growers. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield economic difficulties have been ongoing since the pandemic for several specialty crops. “A lot of farmers, specialty crops along...
Turkey hatchery data implies supply growth
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards an increase in supply. That’s as the industry continues efforts to rebuild the flock following infections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The USDA says there were 24.383 million turkey eggs in incubators at the start of the month, rising 1% on the year. The...
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Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Remains Patient with Putin
Barchart36 minutes ago
August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -1.47 (-2.15%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0216 (-0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and fell sharply on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand....