Ag News
New farm bill: competition, conservation and climate
The former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives says competition, conservation and climate will be three areas of focus as Congress puts together the next farm bill. Nancy Pelosi was at the National Farmers [Read More…]
Researchers gaining better understanding of soybean gall midge
Researchers are gaining insights on soybean gall midge. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says the invasive insect seems to have some natural predators including parasitic wasps and ground beetles, and [Read More…]
Iowa Ag Secretary calls for more free trade agreements
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the U.S. needs more free trade agreements. “Trade matters,” he said. “We benefit when export markets are expanding and when trade is being conducted smoothly.” He tells Brownfield trade [Read More…]
Scouting for deer during turkey season
Turkey season is just around the corner, and a hunter from Pennsylvania says chasing longbeards can lead to some prime opportunities to scout whitetail deer. Clint Campbell, host of the Truth from the Stand Deer [Read More…]
Dairy group wants farmers, consumers to comment on plant-based product labels
The Food and Drug Administration is taking comments about their proposed plant-based imitation dairy labeling guidance. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation encourages farmers, processors, and consumers to go online and support real [Read More…]
Minnesota Corn critical of EPA delay on year-round E15 rule
The EPA is drawing criticism from ag groups following the release of a proposed rule to waive E15 restrictions in eight Midwest states. Minnesota Corn Growers president Richard Syverson says the association has been advocating [Read More…]
Top producers are Minnesota for sweet corn, Wisconsin for snap beans
USDA statistics show that many canned and frozen vegetables on grocer’s shelves came from the upper Midwest. Jason Culotta with the Midwest Food Products Association tells Brownfield some states are far and away top producers [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 3, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.45 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.30 and 1/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $498.10, up $8.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 60.61, [Read More…]
Agronomist touts effectiveness of early season dicamba
With earlier deadlines for dicamba application, an Illinois-based agronomist recommends farmers put together an extensive weed management plan. Kurt Maertens with BASF tells Brownfield farmers should start with dicamba. “I want it used in the [Read More…]
Soybeans higher on Friday, while wheat moved lower
Soybeans rebound in the last three days of the week erased the significant drop that took place on Tuesday. Crush incentives for soybeans has been extremely supportive and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime [Read More…]
Steps to lower risk of a grain dust bin explosion
A professor at Purdue University is highlighting steps that can be taken to lower the risk of grain dust bin explosions. Kingsly Ambrose is the author of the recent report that found there was an [Read More…]
Dairy group leader says FDA might welcome DairyPRIDE Act
A leader at the National Milk Producers Federation says the Dairy PRIDE Act might be welcomed by the Food and Drug Administration. Alan Bjerga tells Brownfield the proposed regulation would force the agency to enforce [Read More…]
Missouri delegation wants dispute panel for GMO corn ban
A delegation of Missouri lawmakers said Mexico’s biotech corn ban will damage reliable market access for the state’s corn farmers. In a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, nine [Read More…]
Analyst: more corn acres possible in 2023
A market analyst says better weather and market prices could incentivize more corn acres in 2023. Tomm Pfitzenmaier is with Summit Commodities tells Brownfield that would align with USDA’s forecast at its recent Ag Outlook [Read More…]
Minnesota Senator troubled by dairy trend
A Minnesota legislator is concerned about the decreasing number of dairy farms in his state. Democrat Aric Putnam, who chairs the Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, says this is the first year on [Read More…]
Other factors that impact the prices of egg and poultry
It’s no secret that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has had a significant impact on the price of eggs and poultry over the last year. While prices have pulled back some recently, there are still some [Read More…]
A colder weather pattern shift ahead across the Heartland; late-season snows on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal precipitation in northern New England and from southern Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the [Read More…]
Report: grain dust bin explosions up in 2022; no fatalities
There was an uptick in grain dust bin explosions in 2022, according to an annual report issued by Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. There were nine incidents last year in the United [Read More…]
Hoosier farmers and ASA delegates discuss policy issues on Capitol Hill
Steve Howell, Phil Ramsey, Cindy Ramsey, Elaine Gillis, and Mike Koehne. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Soybean Alliance American Soybean Association farmer leaders from Indiana are discussing national policy issues impacting soybean growers with legislators [Read More…]
Rural electric companies modeling impact of EVs
Rural electric providers are preparing for the potential impact that increased electric vehicle use could have on the electrical grid. Head of Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative Sean Middleton tells Brownfield his company is investigating where [Read More…]