Ag News
Legislation could speed up domestic fertilizer production
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate would streamline the permitting process for more domestic phosphate and potash production. Ed Thomas with The Fertilizer Institute says, “We certainly do see a need for permitting reform. [Read More…]
CME milk mostly higher, cash dairy mostly lower Monday
Milk futures were mostly steady to higher and the cash dairy markets were lower except cheese barrels Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April Class III milk was up $0.15 at $16.16. May was up $0.07 [Read More…]
Four States Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference
Larry Lee will be on the ground in Dubuque, Iowa June 5-6, 2024 for the Four States Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. …
Practical Farmers of Iowa seeking on-farm research participants
Midwestern farmers using soil health practices can take part in research projects focused on nitrogen use and cover crops this growing season. Practical Farmers of Iowa senior research manager Stefan Gailans says they are seeking [Read More…]
Ask questions about climate smart programs
The head of sustainable business with the Farmers Business Network says farmers shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions when considering participation in a new climate smart ag program. Kurt Alles says farmers should start by [Read More…]
77th Alice in Dairyland Selection
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will cover the 77th Alice in Dairyland Selection May 4, 2024 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. …
Wheat complex mostly higher as tensions escalate in the Black Sea region
Soybeans ended the day lower, giving back last week’s gains as contracts continue to face pressure from harvest progress in Brazil. There was additional pressure from lower soybean meal and soybean oil. Soybean inspections were [Read More…]
Risk and reward of early planting
Farmers might be considering the risk and reward of early planting. Jeff Moon with Corteva Agriscience says fieldwork could start early given mild winter conditions across most of the Midwest. “As we don’t see much [Read More…]
Winter-like across much of the Heartland on this last, full day of Winter
Across the Corn Belt, a high-pressure system centered over the middle Missouri Valley is resulting in a sharp cold snap, with Monday morning’s minimum temperatures across the upper Midwest generally ranging from 10 to 20°F. [Read More…]
A wide-contrast of temps to accompany an active, moisture-laden pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures across the South, East, and lower Midwest, while cooler-than-normal conditions will prevail west of a line from southeastern New [Read More…]
NE MO farmers say local bean market requires European Union standards
Farmers in northeast Missouri are concerned they might have to follow the European Union’s production standards if they want to market their soybeans locally this year. Drew Lock from Adair County in northeast Missouri says [Read More…]
Warm winter raises nitrogen concerns this spring
An Illinois agronomist is worried the warm winter could lead to nitrogen problems this growing season. Pioneer field agronomist in west central Illinois, Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield… “Nitrogen applications ran through a really warm spell, [Read More…]
Dairy prices reflect export activity
A market advisor says the dairy price rollercoaster remains a sign of on-and-off export sales. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the cheese market is one example. “The volume of barrels trading on the exchange [Read More…]
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand’s Urban Deer Hunting Strategies
On this week’s episode of the Outdoor Adventures podcast from Brownfield Ag News, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand talks with Brent Barnett about his recent 2023 deer hunting season and the different ways he utilized [Read More…]
Climate-smart ag interest growing, USDA says
USDA says it continues to see a rise in interest from the ag industry for conservation programs. Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says there have been more applicants than resources. “We’re [Read More…]
Grassley says producers need a new five-year farm bill
One lawmaker says farm bill work needs to pick up steam in Congress. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the clock is ticking. “If we don’t get a bill out of committee by March or early [Read More…]
Demand could impact corn/soy acres in 2024
The USDA’s chief economist says U.S. soybeans and corn continue to face a lot of competition on the global market, mostly from Brazil. But, Seth Meyer tells Brownfield, “I think one of the bright spots [Read More…]
Cooler; a calmer day of weather across the Heartland, centered on the Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, Thursday’s thunderstorms, which carried into the overnight hours, produced wind damage, large hail, and several tornadoes from Missouri to Ohio. With Midwestern rain having ended, storm recovery efforts are underway. Although [Read More…]
Update on IL estate tax reform
The Illinois General Assembly continues to debate the Family Farm Preservation Act. Senate sponsor Dave Koehler, of Peoria, tells Brownfield the bipartisan effort would ease the burden of estate taxes on Illinois family farms, but [Read More…]
Tax policy concerning for Missouri farmers
Missouri Farm Bureau members are learning more about tax policy as they meet with lawmakers in Washington D.C. this week. Central Missouri farmer Andy Clay says his family is concerned about estate tax issues as [Read More…]