Wednesday 12th November 2025

soybeans_emerge_centralmo-150x150151799-1

Early soybean planting more than a fad

An agronomist says he’s continuing to see farmers prioritizing planting soybeans ahead of corn.   Brendan Bachmann, director of FS agronomy at GROWMARK, tells Brownfield…...
john-bowsky-cropped_mfb-150x150655445-1

Bittersweet start to planting

A Michigan young farmer says this planting season will be a new beginning for his family. Fourth-generation farmer John Bowsky tells Brownfield his father...
livestockmarkets1400x400-150x150561761-1

Midday cash livestock markets

Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet at midday.  Bids and asking prices have yet to be established.  Showlists are mixed this week, higher...

Words of advice to grads

Commentary. The school year is winding down. My lilacs are blooming. That is always a sure sign the end of the school year is...

When Do You Treat for White Mold?

In this Pods for Profit, Soybean Extension Educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University breaks down white mold fungicide application timing trials from 2023...
illinois-soybean-association-logo147948

New crop of Soy Envoys in IL fields

The Illinois Soybean Association’s (ISA) new crop of Soy Envoys are bringing farmers valuable information in a new era of soybean management. Outreach agronomist...