Ag News
Kansas farmer says winter wheat yields inconsistent, protein higher than expected
East Central Kansas farmer Paul Renner says his winter wheat harvest has been a mixed bag so far. “We’ve harvested about four or five fields. The high has been about 45 bushels per acre and [Read More…]
Chinn to lead Midwest Association of State Ag Depts.
Missouri’s Ag Director is the new president of the Midwest Association of State Departments of Agriculture. MASDA consists of 13 state ag departments including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, [Read More…]
Agronomist concerned about weed pressure
An extension agronomist says weed pressure has been heavier than normal during the growing season. Iowa State University’s Meaghan Anderson says some farmers have had a tough time keeping waterhemp in check. “Now that we’ve [Read More…]
Drought is getting serious quickly
Mike Frazier, a farmer from Kahoka, Missouri tells Brownfield missed rains are taking a toll on the corn and soybeans. “Corn is shrinking on the clay. You can see down the rows of soybeans with [Read More…]
US Meat Export Federation Latin American Product Showcase
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground in Cartagena, Colombia July 11-14, 2023, covering the US Meat Export Federation Latin American Product Showcase. Amie Simpson …
Indiana FFA state officer team elected during convention
The 2023-2024 Indiana FFA State Officer team was elected during the final general session of the state convention at Purdue University. Kelby Roberts of Rushville FFA will lead the organization as state president in [Read More…]
Crops “even out” after extensive replanting in Minnesota
Corn and soybean stands are evening out after a wet spring caused replanting in south-central Minnesota. Cole Trebesch of Sleepy Eye tells Brownfield heavy rains were frequent in April and early May. “So we replanted [Read More…]
Averill to oversee MSU animal research and centers
Michigan State University AgBioResearch has announced Dr. James Averill as its new assistant director. “I am looking forward to re-engaging with Michigan agriculture and moving the needle forward in advancing our scientific understanding of agriculture [Read More…]
Cattle futures sharply higher due to lower moves in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher with feeders in the lead on the lower move in corn. That helped contracts shrug off the recent trend in beef and [Read More…]
ASA critical of EPA’s RFS rule
The American Soybean Association says the latest rule setting biofuel blending requirements significantly undercuts the industry’s ability to increase production and grow demand. Dave Walton, chair of the biodiesel and infrastructure advocacy team, tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Dry weather is hurting Wisconsin’s hay, row crops
Dry weather in Wisconsin has farmers concerned about crops. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden has been harvesting a low-volume second crop of hay. “Some of the farmers are starting to put second crop [Read More…]
California announces modifications to Prop 12 implementation
California’s Department of Food and Ag has announced modifications to the implementation of Proposition 12, providing some relief to the pork industry. Iowa State University ag economist Lee Schulz says the six-month grace period was [Read More…]
Farmer says crops could use some rain
Southwestern Indiana Farmer Mark Seib says his crops are in decent shape right now, but they could use some rain. “We had two-tenths of an inch of rain Saturday night so we’ve been running off [Read More…]
Winter wheat harvest has exceeded expectations in East Central Kansas
An East Central Kansas farmer says winter wheat harvest is in full swing and it’s exceeded her expectations. Jacquelyne Leffler tells Brownfield she’s been surprised by the quality of the crop. “Test weight we’ve been [Read More…]
Using checkoff dollars to invest in 2024 projects and programs to help improve the soybean industry
In this episode, find out how USB is investing in programs for 2024 in supply across three priority areas that include infrastructure and connectivity, health and nutrition, and innovation and technology. …
A shift in consumers
For as long as far back as many can remember Baby Boomers and Generation X’ers were the main spending demographic in the United States. Lance Zimmerman senior animal protein analyst with Rabobank says post-COVID-19 pandemic [Read More…]
Indiana FFA State Convention underway, returns to Purdue campus
Blue and gold corduroy jackets have descended on Purdue University’s campus for the 94th Indiana FFA State Convention. Stephanie Berenda, a soon to be senior with the South Newton FFA Chapter, says she’s excited [Read More…]
Feeder cattle pressured by higher move in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were sharply lower watching corn and the direct markets. August live cattle closed $.05 higher at $169.75 and October live cattle closed $.50 [Read More…]
Ernst, Stabenow lead bill to halt foreign purchases of U.S. farmland
Members of the Senate Ag Committee have introduced a bill that would prevent some countries from acquiring U.S. farmland. Iowa Republican Joni Ernst says the legislation would review the purchase or lease by a foreign [Read More…]
Michigan crops holding on
A farmer in central Michigan says he’s surprised how crops have been handling several weeks without rain. Dave Williams of Elsie tells Brownfield, “It’s kind of across the board, I wouldn’t say things look like [Read More…]