Ag News
Taking a modern agronomy approach to farming
There are a lot of decisions that a farmers need to make every farming year. Justin Wolfe, president of Syngenta Seeds says the new Research and Development center in Malta, Illinois, enables the company to [Read More…]
Farmer says crops damaged after Thursday morning storm
A Southeast Nebraska farmer says some of his crops may not recover from damage sustained during Thursday’s severe storms. Logan Bredemeier farms near the Missouri River near Falls City and tells Brownfield was some hail [Read More…]
Drought bringing early soybean diseases
A plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension says a few soil-borne soybean diseases are being confirmed. Mandy Bish tells Brownfield charcoal rot is showing up early in Missouri because of the drought. She [Read More…]
Taking the guesswork out of managing your grain
With the currently volatility in the ag economy, farmers can’t afford to risk losing the grain stored in their bins. In this Managing for Profit, Harley Janssen, AGI’s vice president of product and operations for [Read More…]
Think outside of the box when it comes to choosing pork
Pork products chops, bacon, or even breakfast sausage are very popular pork products. But there are so many flavorful and nutritious options to consider when it comes to selecting pork. Kristen Hicks-Roof, with the National [Read More…]
Hog mixed ahead of Thursday’s report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, shrugging off lower cash and wholesale business. Feeders did the bulk of the heavy lifting Wednesday, finding support in the sharply lower move in [Read More…]
Farmers say conditions aren’t that bad
Some farmers across the Midwest say they’re surprised by how well crops are handling drought conditions. Nebraska farmer Cale Carlson farms 2,000 acres of irrigated corn and soybeans in Marquette. He tells Brownfield he’s just [Read More…]
Dry conditions could dictate fertilizer demand
Dry conditions in Missouri are affecting some fertilizer demand. MFA’s Director of Plant Foods Chris DeMoss says there was good demand for fertilizer this spring across Missouri, but farmers are slow to top dress corn [Read More…]
Pineapple corn is a reality across Missouri
The dry conditions are affecting the corn in central Missouri. MFA’s Vice President of Agri-Services Jason Weirich says overall, the corn look better than it should in the state due to minimal rainfall. He says [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 28, 2023
Jul. corn closed at $5.90, down 33 centsJul. soybeans closed at $14.51, down 44 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $401.80, down $5.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 59.62, down 93 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.55 and 3/4, [Read More…]
Losses continue in soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were sharply lower on speculative and technical selling. There’s been at least some rainfall in dry parts of the Midwest this week, with the potential for more. August is the big month for beans, [Read More…]
Iowa farmer says recent rains have been timely
Northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis says the 2023 growing season has been better than expected. “We’ve been pretty fortunate,” he said. “We caught some spotty rains here lately, anywhere from 2-to-3 ½ inches in our [Read More…]
40 Square health insurance cooperative offers wide variety of plans
A health insurance cooperative is looking for Minnesota farmers and agribusinesses in need of coverage. 40 Square chairman Cole Trebesch says they offer a variety of competitive plans. “Anything from lower deductibles to higher deductibles, [Read More…]
Ethanol production holds as stocks rise slightly
U.S. ethanol production held steady last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.052 million barrels a day, unchanged on the week and up 1,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural [Read More…]
Developing products that perform despite weather extremes
The CEO of Syngenta says weather extremes have shifted how the company advances research and product development. “Instead of just trying to develop seeds and crop protection products to maximize yields under normal conditions,” Erik [Read More…]
USDA study warns of U.S. beef triggering Japanese tariffs
A recent study from the USDA’s Economic Research Service shows U.S. beef exports to Japan could trigger tariffs beginning in 2028. Brenda Boetel Agricultural economist Brenda Boetel with the University of Wisconsin River Falls tells [Read More…]
BASF offers drought stress management recommendations at 2023 plot showcase
Managing drought stress is a hot topic at BASF’s Showcase Plot Tour at their Midwest Research Farm in Seymour, Illinois today. The latest US Drought Monitor shows more than 92% of the Midwest is abnormally [Read More…]
Welcome moisture could lead to unwelcome guest in corn fields
Corn farmers who welcomed recent rain might discover an unwelcome guest. Kim Tutor with BASF says the moisture creates an environment for tar spot to thrive. “We have the host, corn. We’ve got the pathogen, [Read More…]
Pork packs a nutritious punch
Pork is a nutrient-dense food option that packs a punch when it comes to being a heathful choice for your diet. Kristen Hicks-Roof is with the National Pork Board. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the benefits [Read More…]
FarmFirst Cooperative urges FDA to enforce dairy standards
A dairy cooperative has written to the Food and Drug Administration, urging it to enforce dairy standards of identity. Jeff Lyon is General Manager at FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. He tells Brownfield the agency has released [Read More…]