Ag News
Addressing Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s MorSoy Product Manager Hadlee Swope says there are things farmers can be doing now to address Sudden Death Syndrome [Read More…]
Beef calves often 2nd leading revenue source for dairy farms
CoBank Economist Corey Geiger says more dairy farmers are taking advantage of genomics and sexed semen to get the right genetics and the right number of replacement heifers, and CoBank economist Corey Geiger says that [Read More…]
Corn growers get farm bill update
The incoming president of the National Corn Growers Association says he will get an update on the farm bill from lawmakers in Washington D.C. this week. Harold Wolle says he has many questions as corn [Read More…]
Farmer encourages others to try Practical Farmers of Iowa cover crop cost-share
A participant in a cover crop cost-share program encourages farmers in neighboring states to sign up. Fred Abels, who farms in eastern Iowa, says Practical Farmers of Iowa offers payment rates of $10 per acre [Read More…]
Lessons Learned
As the 2023 growing season winds down, Cole Tebbe with Brevant Seeds says this is a good time to evaluate crops. He tells Brownfield assessing planting date and depth can help inform decisions for next [Read More…]
Spring wheat market in free fall
The spring wheat market is in a free fall. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says in less than six weeks prices have fallen more than $2 a bushel. “Twenty-five percent of [Read More…]
Dog tracking gains steam in Iowa
Deer hunting season is right around the corner in Iowa, and a local dog tracker is offering some helpful tips to aid hunters in successful deer recoveries. Chris Moffett is from South-Central Iowa, and tells [Read More…]
North Iowa agronomist expects early harvest
An extension agronomist in northern Iowa anticipates an early harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says dry, hot conditions have accelerated crop development. “Between the heat and the drought stress, our crops are ahead [Read More…]
Lower commodity prices and high interest rates weighing on farmland market
Lower commodity prices and high interest rates are weighing on farmland across the Midwest. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge covers four counties in south-central Minnesota says most sales have been flat to slightly lower [Read More…]
ASA CEO: lack of new trade deals a challenge
The CEO of the American Soybean Association says he is disappointed with the lack of new trade agreements in the last two years. Steve Censky says deals are on hold with countries who want to [Read More…]
AgroLiquid turns 40
The head of AgroLiquid says as the fertilizer industry evolves, the company continues to focus on improving the efficiency of products. Nick Bancroft is President and CEO of the Michigan-based company. “We need to continue [Read More…]
Farmers plan for low Mississippi River impact
Two Illinois farmers say they are keeping a close eye on low Mississippi River levels and its impact on fall commodity prices. “The Mississippi River is expected to be at – 3 feet in St. [Read More…]
Duvall hopeful milk order hearing brings positive changes
The President of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he’s hopeful the USDA hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing Order system leads to some modernization to benefit farmers. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield ending voluntary processor [Read More…]
Farm bill dicussions will have to wait when Congress returns from August recess
An ag lobbyist says the 2023 Farm Bill will take a back seat to the appropriations bills when Congress returns to work following its August recess. Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says if a deal [Read More…]
USB highlights potential for high oleic soybeans
During the 2023 Farm Progress Show, the United Soybean Board spoke to attendees about the increasing potential for high oleic soybeans. In this interview, Vice President of Marketing John Jansen tells Brownfield about the supply [Read More…]
Wyffels Hybrids shares update on CRW monitoring program and Farm Rescue partnership
2023 Farm Progress Show participants engaged in discussions about agronomy, corn root worm pressure and a new partnership with Farm Rescue when visiting the Wyffels Hybrids booth. In this interview, Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle provides [Read More…]
Klobuchar briefed by USTR on Mexico, Canada disputes
A leader in the Senate Agriculture Committee expects the U.S. to win two disputes involving the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar is the number two Democrat behind outgoing chair Debbie Stabenow and says [Read More…]
Indigo Ag launches new bionematicide to fight soybean cyst nematode
During the 2023 Farm Progress Show, Indigo Ag showcased their first bionematicide for the US market. Director of Biological Products Jim Cink tells Brownfield biotrinsic Z15 for corn and soybeans expands on the company’s biological [Read More…]
Precision Planting shares sprayer technology portfolio at Farm Progress Show
Precision Planting used the 2023 Farm Progress Show to showcase some of the existing planter technology as well as new sprayer products. Product Manager Luke Stuber says three sprayer technologies they are focusing on are [Read More…]