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Precision modeling research at Michigan State University will help farmers quantify and validate carbon intensity scores. Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “The dynamic baseline looks at what if you were to maintain the conventional tillage, where would you [Read More…]

The market news manager with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the state has some of the best pasture conditions in the nation. “We removed everything from the drought monitor,” he says.  “We’re 100% drought-free.” [Read More…]

A southern Michigan farmer says an inch and a half of rain over the weekend was much needed. Jay Williams tells Brownfield crops have had very little moisture this past month along the Ohio border. [Read More…]

A southwest Minnesota farmer says his soybeans are coming along nicely. Bob Worth of Lake Benton tells Brownfield his crop has canopied. “They’re beautiful, on 30 inch rows. So yeah, they’re good.” USDA’s latest weekly [Read More…]

The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says farmers need to act soon if they plan to terminate or renegotiate a farm lease ahead of next year. Austin Peiffer says farmers must notify [Read More…]

The vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says the organization and its members are concerned the upcoming MAHA report could limit access to crop protection products. Lesly McNitt says NCGA [Read More…]

Missouri Soybean’s Ag Innovation Field Day is coming up on August 22 at the Farm for Soy Innovation. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean’s Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations Clayton Light previews [Read More…]

With the recent news European Union member states have a plan in place should trade negotiations with the U.S. go south, Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says that’s concerning for agriculture. He tells [Read More…]

Milk production is going up in the U.S., Argentina, and New Zealand while declining in Australia and the European Union. USDA’s July World Markets and Trade report says U.S. farmers increased herds in anticipation of [Read More…]

Member states of the European Union say a retaliation plan is in place if trade negotiations fall apart with the U.S. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the EU took a similar stance [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday and buyers are back after what seems like a one week vacation at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.54.  Six sales were recorded, ranging [Read More…]

A Minnesota farmer who serves on the board for Clean Fuels Alliance America says he’s encouraged by the Renewable Volume Obligation targets proposed by EPA. Chris Hill grows corn and soybeans near Brewster. “They have [Read More…]

An ag economist says China’s suspension of U.S. tariff exemptions could impact the future of ag exports. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says it has helped ag goods remain globally competitive.  “Some of those exemptions [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, adjusting spreads.  Beans continue to monitor U.S. development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region. Still, the big test will be conditions during August and September. [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $269.70, down $2.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.67, [Read More…]

A University of Wisconsin researcher says virtual fencing is a great way to manage grazing for cows, goats, and sheep. Stephanie Bowers is a dairy farmer and the University of Wisconsin’s regional dairy educator.  She [Read More…]

The head of a USDA Regional Food Business Center says the agency’s decision to terminate programs ends a two-year process building collaborative resources and improved accessibility to funding.    Jahi Johnson-Chappell tells Brownfield financial support [Read More…]

Commercial red meat production during June was 4.224 billion pounds. The USDA says that was down 1% on the year, with beef 2% lower at 2.087 billion pounds due to a slower slaughter pace tied [Read More…]

Iowa’s senior senator says the cost and availability of fertilizers are some of the top concerns from farmers.   Chuck Grassley says “Today’s cost ratio of phosphate to corn prices is the worst ratio in [Read More…]

Soybean meal is the foundation of livestock feed in the U.S., and new research shows it’s doing more than providing just protein. Learn more about animal agriculture and the significance of high oleic soybeans coming [Read More…]