Ag News
A very mild to warm pattern ahead for the Heartland; seasonal rains to showery for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Northwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should [Read More…]
Economist says beef cow slaughter data is crucial without July Inventory report
A livestock economist says he continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says cattle producers have been reluctant to expand their herds, and he’s looking for any indication [Read More…]
Hogs futures supported by demand optimism
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $.90 lower at $177.15 and August live cattle closed $.90 lower [Read More…]
IL fertilizer applicators feel “ahead of the game”
The slow start to the planting season isn’t a concern for most fertilizer applicators. Kevin Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, tells Brownfield… “We had a tremendous fall season last year, so [Read More…]
Food aid announcement welcomed by wheat group
Wheat growers are welcoming last week’s one-billion dollar food aid announcement from the USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Peter Laudeman with U.S. Wheat Associates tells Brownfield this is good for wheat farmers [Read More…]
Growth Energy waiting for GREET model update
An official with Growth Energy says the biofuels industry needs answers soon on the modeling used to measure transportation emissions for sustainable aviation fuel. Jake Comer, vice president of market development, says the GREET model [Read More…]
Addressing food deserts
Several programs have been developed in recent years to help increase food access in areas in need. Illinois, for example, recently launched its New Stores in Food Deserts grant program. Jason Horwitz with the Illinois [Read More…]
Celebrating the Future of Farming
The next generation of farmers in Illinois are critical to the industry’s continued success. In this Managing for Profit, Steve Pitstick an Illinois farmer and Government Relations Committee Chair for the Illinois Soybean Association, shares [Read More…]
Emerging Market for U.S. Soy in Mexico
Mexico has a population of 136 million and is a strategic trading partner for U.S. soybean farmers. On this week’s episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association Director discusses how farmers are looking [Read More…]
GROWMARK introduces myFS Agronomy app
A new agronomic application is providing farmers with data-driven insights throughout the growing season. Brendan Bachman, GROWMARK’s director of FS agronomy, says they’ve partnered with Intelinair to introduce the myFS Agronomy app. “What we’re really [Read More…]
Pay Attention to Behavior Changes
In this week’s Managing Mental Health, a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News, Rick Strait, a Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Community Counseling Center in southeast Missouri, says noticing [Read More…]
Corn planting nearly halfway complete in MO
Corn planting is near the halfway point in Missouri, but slightly behind this time last year. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says corn is 47% planted with 12% of the corn emerged. Soybean planting is [Read More…]
Nebraska planting picks up a little
Nebraska farmers had good fieldwork conditions for about half of last week, which allowed some of them to begin planting. USDA reporters say as of Sunday, six percent of the state’s corn is planted, which [Read More…]
Spring wheat planting 40% complete in South Dakota
Spring wheat planting made big progress last week across South Dakota, well ahead of average. USDA says 40% of the crop has been planted and 6% of the crop is emerged. South Dakota’s winter wheat [Read More…]
Another big week of planting progress in Arkansas
Decent weather is helping Arkansas farmers continue to make big strides in planting progress. Statewide, corn is 68 percent planted, with 42 percent of the crop emerged. Rice is 67 percent planted and 29 percent [Read More…]
Michigan planters rolling
Michigan farmers were able to make planting progress last week because of drier weather. The USDA says winter wheat remains rated 68 percent good to excellent with 34 percent of the crop jointed, which is [Read More…]
New Exhibit at Center for Soy Innovation
Missouri Soybeans Director of Education and Outreach, Baylee Asbury, says last years soy innovation challenge winning exabit from the Savannah FFA chapter will be installed at the Center For Soy Innovation. … Click the icon [Read More…]
Hinson, Nunn say farm bill movement expected soon
Some lawmakers say they expect movement on the farm bill next month. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa tells Brownfield a draft of the legislation is expected soon. “We’re moving forward with some compromised language [Read More…]
The Devil’s in the Details
Enlist Field Specialist Tony Goede says for effective weed control, there are four seemingly small details that can have a big impact on postemergence herbicide applications. He tells Brownfield proper sprayer cleanout, correct nozzle selection, [Read More…]
A very mild to warm pattern ahead for the Heartland; no shortage of rainfall opportunities
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures across the central one-third of the U.S. and parts of the Southeast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the Northeast and Far West. Meanwhile, near- [Read More…]