Jeanne Bernick

Jeanne Bernick, Top Producer Editor, writes about issues related to agriculture. Jeanne grew up on a beef cattle operation in Southwest Missouri and now writes from the heart of corn country in Eastern Iowa.

Latest Stories
In an effort to “recharge America,” USDA announced this week it is developing a regional strategy to help achieve the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards.
The rapidly changing food demand system is a key driver in the company’s focus on crop protection.
Ethanol usage for corn is more than double what we export, and that usage can be turned off as easily as a light switch.
Mexico’s economy recovers, but ag challenges remain
Barley farm and beer-maker partner up to conserve water
High peanut prices mean more acres, but margins are key.
Across the Eastern Corn Belt last week, tiling machines were going full speed as farmers work to improve drainage, add value to their land and hopefully get in the field earlier.
Clean air, higher yields strip sulfur
What are your planting intentions for spring 2010?
Nematologists are seeing higher rates of nematode pressure in corn in recent years.