Ag News
Drought conditions spark corn lodging concerns
An extension corn agronomist is concerned drought stress could result in weakened stalks. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says it’s sure to be an issue if conditions get progressively dryer. “Especially for corn [Read More…]
Ethanol production lower as stocks rise slightly
U.S. ethanol production has slipped for a second consecutive week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production hit an eight-week low, averaging 1.023 million barrels a day. That’s a decline of 44,000 from the previous [Read More…]
Study aims to zero in on cover crop ROI
Determining the return on investment of cover crops can lead to more questions than answers. Vincent Gauthier with the Environmental Defense Fund says they’ve been collaborating with the Center for Farm Financial Management at the [Read More…]
Mississippi River levels remain low, trade disruptions could occur
A climatologist says water levels remain low on the Mississippi River and the situation could worsen this fall. Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub, says conditions are slightly better than last year. [Read More…]
Locally heavy showers, t-storms march from the central Plains to the central, southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms are returning across some areas west of the Mississippi River, especially Missouri. The remainder of the Midwest is experiencing dry weather and near- or below-normal temperatures. Some of [Read More…]
10 Cents a Meal dollars support Michigan farmers
Michigan’s state budget is funding free public school lunch and breakfasts next year and continuing incentives to purchase locally sourced produce. Wendy Crowley tells Brownfield the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms [Read More…]
Short-term outlook good for U.S. DDG exports
Exports of U.S. Dried Distillers Grains are expected to hold steady through next year. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says demand in 2023 and 2024 should be similar to the past several years. “Distillers [Read More…]
Beck’s agronomist says rootworm pressure up in Iowa
INTERVIEW: Jon Skinner, Beck’s Regional Agronomy Manager Corn rootworm pressure has increased in some parts of Iowa this growing season. Jon Skinner, regional agronomy manager with Beck’s, says the state has seen a blend of [Read More…]
Ethanol, DDGS exports modestly lower on month
U.S. ethanol exports were down slightly from May to June. The Renewable Fuels Association says June ethanol exports were 111.9 million gallons, 1% less than in May. Canada took the top slot for the 27th [Read More…]
Some improvements in the Missouri hay market
Hay prices in Missouri are starting to come off the recent highs. Tony Hancock is the market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “There is quite a bit of hay around this week [Read More…]
Aphids appearing in Iowa corn fields
Some Midwest farmers are finding aphids in corn fields. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says reports of the pest started coming in a couple of weeks ago. “We can have a couple different [Read More…]
Compeer supports Investing in Rural America Act
A farm credit cooperative is pushing for the Investing in Rural America Act to be included in the next farm bill. Compeer Financial chief mission officer John Monson says the bill streamlines partnerships with local [Read More…]
Agronomist says crop conditions remain variable
INTERVIEW: Scott Dickey, Beck’s Agronomist An agronomist says crop conditions have been variable across the Corn Belt. Scott Dickey (pictured above) with Beck’s says some crops have recovered from widespread drought that occurred through late [Read More…]
Missouri Soybeans at the State Fair
Missouri soybeans state fair booth features information about Missouri’s number one crop and the people who grow it. Outreach and Education director Baylee Asbury says the booth also features popular soy doughnuts until noon daily. [Read More…]
Is it too late to apply nitrogen to corn?
Several farmers have been applying nitrogen to corn recently after plants showed signs of nitrogen deficiency, but University of Wisconsin corn specialist Joe Lauer says the real problem might be the lack of moisture and [Read More…]
Challenges with top two corn markets
A farmer director on the U.S. Grains Council says challenges remain with two of the top markets for U.S. corn. Jay Fischer from central Missouri says Mexico is getting stricter on its ban of GMO [Read More…]
A new variety of avocado could be available in the future
If you love avocados, you probably know that for decades the Hass avocado has been the king of all avocados largely because of its creamy texture and delightful taste. But – it could have some [Read More…]
The Glass Barn Turns 10
The Glass Barn Ag Education Center on the Indiana State Fairgrounds is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Denise Scarborough, an Indiana farmer and board member for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, talks about how the [Read More…]
Pests showing up in Minnesota fields
It was another mostly dry week across Minnesota. USDA’s latest crop update says precipitation was limited to the northwest, which did slow down the harvest of small grains. West-central Minnesota farmer Tom Frisch tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Kentucky crops: 70% corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
Temperatures are on the rise, but crop conditions are holding steady due to many timely rains. Corn is rated 70% good to excellent with 47% in the dough stage and 24% in dent. Soybeans are [Read More…]