Ag News
Tough decisions get tougher in the drought
The manager of a large purebred cattle farm in Missouri says managing the herd through tough drought conditions gets harder when you’re trying to keep good genetics. “It’s a question of risk and rewards on [Read More…]
Global food insecurity worsens
New data on global food security and nutrition indicates a significant increase in people facing hunger since 2019. The report published jointly by five United Nations agencies says over 122 million more people have become [Read More…]
Recent rains should help the SD row crops
The U.S. Drought Monitor says dry conditions improved in South Dakota in the last week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University Extension, says the increased rainfall in the southeastern part of [Read More…]
More funding proposed for Dairy Innovation Grants
New legislation in the U.S. Senate would reauthorize and strengthen the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield the bill just introduced would increase DBI funding from 20 million dollars a [Read More…]
CONAB raises Brazil corn crop estimate again
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA sees that nation’s already record large corn crop getting bigger. CONAB now sees the combined corn crop at 127.767 million tons, 1.6% above the June guess and 12.9% more than [Read More…]
Latin American Product Showcase helps advance trade of U.S. beef, pork
Photo provided by U.S. Meat Export Federation Exporters of U.S. beef, pork, and lamb are meeting with buyers from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean this week. John Hinners, senior vice president of industry [Read More…]
A near-seasonal pattern of warmth, rainfall ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the upper Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across many parts [Read More…]
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…]