Ag News
Nebraska farmer discusses concerns for ’23 season, trade and cover crops
Southeast Nebraska farmer and vice chair of the Nebraska Corn Board Brandon Hunnicutt says input costs and drought continue to be a concern heading into this year’s growing season. But, he tells Brownfield, cover crops [Read More…]
Fertilizer prices soften, but an increase could be on the horizon
As fertilizer prices have softened in the last several weeks, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says they could increase again. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield availability has improved, but inflation is still impacting prices. [Read More…]
Clarity needed for carbon markets
Many farmers could use clarity in the carbon market space. Christian Barcan, sustainability officer with Rabo AgriFinance says they continue to refine their programs to help farmers maximize their investments and conservation efforts. …
Advancements in irrigation technology to help farmers be more efficient
Brett Marshall, North American sales manager for after market parts, says the industry is advancing its use of technology to help farmers become more efficient with water usage. Marshall says Valley offers several products to [Read More…]
A round table discussion with John Deere from Commodity Classic
During the 2023 Commodity Classic, Brownfield hosted roundtable discussions on the American Soybean Association stage. In the audio below, you’ll hear from Ryan Jardon, Large Tractors & Tillage Go to Market Manager, who touches on [Read More…]
Take time to focus on farmer health
Bayer’s Health for all, Hunger for none initiative is focusing on making advancements in health and agriculture. Chris Turner, Country Division Head in the U.S., says the company is reminding farmers to prioritize health. “Taking [Read More…]
Crop insurance considerations ahead of deadline
The deadline for farmers to lock in their crop insurance choices is just around the corner. Tony Jesina, senior vice president of insurance, with Farm Credit Services of America says while farmers should have their [Read More…]
The importance of shooting your bow during the offseason
Whitetail deer season is over, but a hunter from Pennsylvania says that doesn’t necessarily mean deer hunters should be storing away their archery equipment until next fall. Clint Campbell (pictured above), host of the Truth [Read More…]
Ohio Farm Bureau County President discusses importance of crop insurance
Farm Bill, regulations including Waters of the U.S., and trade are some of the policy issues Ohio Farm Bureau members discussed during congressional visits on Capitol Hill this week. Franklin County Farm Bureau President John [Read More…]
Survey: Producers less optimistic in future growth of U.S. ag exports
Producers are less confident in the future growth of U.S. agricultural exports, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Purdue’s Jim Mintert says the monthly national survey has routinely asked producers about [Read More…]
Planter preparations underway
Farmers are dialing in equipment for spring fieldwork. And Stine Seed director of agronomy Tom Larson says the most important tool that needs to be addressed is the planter. “And make sure that planter is [Read More…]
Animal disease threats a focus of Minnesota House Ag Committee
Livestock disease threats have the attention of the Minnesota House Agriculture Policy and Finance Committee. Chair Samantha Vang says highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever were discussed during a recent hearing. “We have [Read More…]
Hog futures up on technical buying
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower on follow through selling, with most months down sharply, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct cash cattle business. Feeders had additional pressure from the [Read More…]
A boost in reference prices will be costly
The National Association of Wheat Growers has prioritized an increase in reference prices for the Price Loss Coverage program, but CEO Chandler Goule says the farm bill needs a bigger baseline to make that happen. [Read More…]
JDLink Support
John Deere go-to-market manager for digital products Ryan Stien says there are several ways farmers can get support for JDLink. He tells Brownfield remote display access, expert alerts, and partnering with local dealers all help [Read More…]
U.S. dairy exports up in January
U.S. dairy exports started the new year strong. The U.S. Dairy Export Council says January shipments were 16% higher than January of last year on a milk solids equivalent basis and 21% higher than December. [Read More…]
Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland finalists to be named Friday
Wisconsin is a little closer to knowing who the next Alice in Dairyland will be. The selection process for the 76th Alice is taking place in Walworth County, and Friday morning March 10th, the field [Read More…]
National Milk Producers Federation board approves dairy pricing plan
The National Milk Producers Federation is moving forward with milk pricing recommendations. Jim Mulhern President and CEO Jim Mulhern tells Brownfield their plan should meet Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s requirement of getting industry consensus before [Read More…]
A federal solution to foreign ag land ownership considered at Commodity Classic
The president of the South Dakota Soybean Association says foreign ag land ownership has the attention of the nation’s soybean growers. Jordan Scott says soybean growers want a federal solution to address foreign ag land [Read More…]
NASA data shows weather extremes will worsen over the next decade
Data gathered by NASA shows that weather extremes will worsen over the next decade. NASA Director of Earth Science Karen St. Germain says there’s more energy being trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere changing water cycles [Read More…]