Ag News
Michigan to start new phosphorus reduction pilot
Michigan wheat growers will be able to enroll in a new phosphorus reduction pilot program this fall. The Conservation Technology Action Center is partnering with the Mosaic Company, Star of the West Milling Company, and [Read More…]
Expert says soybeans need consistent rains until harvest
An agronomist says soybeans have done okay considering the dry conditions, but the crop is going to need more rain from now until harvest. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin Soybean Program tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Crop pests on the move
Farmers and agronomists are on the lookout for crop pests. Tony Lenz with Stine Seed Company says he’s been scouting for corn rootworm. “We’ve been digging up corn plants, so much time is being spent [Read More…]
Michigan wheat harvest brings surprising yields
A wheat extension specialist expects a 10 percent wheat yield decline in Michigan because of dry conditions. Dennis Pennington with Michigan State University tells Brownfield some regions of the state have experienced crop failures while [Read More…]
Rancher says it may take a few years for rangelands to rebuild after multi-year drought
A Southwest Nebraska rancher says with recent improvement in drought conditions, rangeland management will be critical moving forward. “Everything is going to grow back to normal. It will just take a year or two.” Logan [Read More…]
First mapping of corn genome improves corn could have monumental impacts on breeding
Scientists at the University of Nebraska have mapped the first complete corn genome, an achievement that would advance crop health and agronomic decision making. James Schnable, Professor of Agronomy with UNL, tells Brownfield the breakthrough [Read More…]
Private property rights a concern in SD
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says private property rights for farmers and ranchers continue to be challenged across the country. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield using eminent domain to build carbon pipelines or [Read More…]
Vilsack announces $300M climate-smart ag investment
The Biden administration has announced $300 million to more accurately measure greenhouse gas emissions from the ag and forestry sectors. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the investment is part of a broader federal strategy to [Read More…]
Compeer partners with cancer research institute to establish Farm to Wellness fund
A farm credit cooperative is partnering with a leading cancer research center to establish a farm to wellness research fund. CEO Jase Wagner tells Brownfield Compeer Financial is pledging $1 million to the Hormel Institute [Read More…]
Hog futures supported by strong cash and wholesale business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business. August live cattle closed $1.62 higher at $178.82 and October live cattle closed $1.77 higher at $181.72. [Read More…]
Farm data driving sustainability messages
A sustainability leader with Syngenta says new tools are helping to measure the environmental progress farmers are making and sharing that impact throughout supply chains. North America sustainability lead Trent Wimmer with Syngenta tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Conservation in Action Tour features Michigan
Conservation resources are on the rise to meet the growing needs of the ag industry. Conservation Technology Information Center executive director Ryan Heiniger says the current public and private investments into conservation have never been [Read More…]
National 4-H Council names new CEO
The National 4-H Council has named Jill Bramble as its next President and CEO. Bramble is a fourth generation 4-H alumna with more than 18 years of experience with the National 4-H Council, currently serving [Read More…]
New buildings welcome exhibitors & fairgoers
Visitors to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls might need to re-learn their way around. That’s because the animal barns and the show arena buildings are all new. Rusty Volk is the fair’s [Read More…]
Producer says farm bill needs to be passed this year
Some farmers and ranchers are concerned lawmakers won’t be able to pass the 2023 Farm Bill by September 1st. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the American Soybean Association’s Board of Directors. “If we [Read More…]
Hearing focuses on different trade approaches
A central Minnesota cattle producer says frustration is building with the Biden administration’s approach to trade. Don Schiefelbein says while the administration is focused on addressing unfair trade practices and worker’s rights, there are opportunities [Read More…]
New scattered rains, severe storms break-out on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather favors crop development, following a couple of weeks featuring scattered but highly beneficial showers. U.S. corn condition improved to 55% good to excellent by July 9, up from 50% [Read More…]
Torres Small confirmed as Deputy Ag Secretary
Xochitl Torres Small has been confirmed as the next deputy ag secretary for USDA. The U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination by a vote of 79-8 on Monday, and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “I’m [Read More…]
A significant rain event ahead, focused on the central Plains, central & southern Corn Belt
Scattered showers across the Plains will shift eastward and will become more focused across the Midwest by the middle of the week. Midwestern rain should linger into the weekend, especially in the southern Corn Belt. [Read More…]
Some drought stress in Kentucky
Some of Kentucky’s corn and soybean crops are showing drought stress as precipitation continues to miss parts of the state. Corn is rated 53% good to excellent with 38% silking, 12% milked, and 2% in [Read More…]