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Across the Corn Belt, a cold front continues to spark widespread showers and locally severe thunderstorms.  The front also delineates a sharp temperature gradient, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected to range from 75°F in parts [Read More…]

An extension plant pathologist says the U.S. soybean crop could be susceptible to more disease pressure in August.   Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says extreme temperatures swings during the growing season could [Read More…]

For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says this is [Read More…]

Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans in Hamlin County, says the [Read More…]

A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says strong winds were the primary culprit. “It was really site-specific. It looked [Read More…]

A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. The USDA says it plans to relocate resources to five hub locations in the next few years, including Kansas [Read More…]

The executive management company Western Skies Strategies has announced an agricultural scholarship in memory of a longtime employee. Lia Biondo worked for the organization for nearly a decade as the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Federal [Read More…]

Strong U.S. crop condition ratings are putting pressure on commodity prices. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the market is treading water with corn and soybean ratings above average. “And typically that means [Read More…]

The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition hopes the planned acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad is good for the agriculture sector.  Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield he has concerns and skepticism based [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the UNL Extension Field Day. The post UNL Extension Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Indiana’s Director of Agriculture says funding cuts have been challenging for the state’s Indiana Grown program. Don Lamb tells Brownfield that the division had about 15 percent of its budget cut.  “That means some of [Read More…]

The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an even tighter labor situation. “So [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the August recess, then there are [Read More…]

A livestock economist says the lending environment continues to be a challenge for cattle producers wanting to grow their herd. It’s been a decade since the U.S. cattle herd expanded, and University of Kentucky’s Kenny [Read More…]

An agronomist with Bayer says this week’s forecasted cool down across much of the Midwest should benefit the corn crop. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, says it’s much-needed relief. “If we want [Read More…]

A southwest Indiana-based agronomist says weather conditions have been mostly favorable in his area. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says timely rainfall has benefited crop development. “Each time we get one of those, it cools the [Read More…]

Three Michigan soybean farmers represent the state on the United Soybean Board. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee CEO Ben shares more about their roles and the selection process currently underway. The post [Read More…]

Two more USDA nominees have advanced out of the Senate Ag Committee and now await a floor vote. Richard Fordyce, President Trump’s nominee to be undersecretary for farm production and conservation, was approved with bipartisan [Read More…]

As July ends, some crop diseases are just getting started… so farmers will need to scout fields and know what to look for as they try to save yields.  Bill Verbaten from FMC has observations [Read More…]

A farmer in northwest Missouri says most of his corn moved through pollination well, but there are a few exceptions. Ryan Meyerkorth, who farms in Atchison County, says some corn had tassel wrap. “It’s like [Read More…]