Ag News
Unseasonably cool pattern ahead, centered on much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the northern and central Plains and the Midwest, while hotter-than-normal conditions will cover the Deep South and much of the [Read More…]
Arkansas farmer opens up about recovering from alcoholism
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to talk more about mental health wellness. During a recent webinar hosted by Farm Bureau, licensed professional clinical counselor Cynthie Christensen said speaking with a therapist is [Read More…]
Northwest Iowa farmer pleased with emergence
A farmer in northwest Iowa is pleased with how his crops look. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and says after some delays, planting went smoothly. “We were getting a little late [Read More…]
Iowa lifts ban on live bird exhibitions
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has lifted its order cancelling live bird exhibitions because of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Ag Secretary Mike Naig calls the announcement a welcome sign of continued progress [Read More…]
US-Japan sign beef export agreement
The US and Japan have signed the agreement to revise the beef safeguard under the US-Japan Trade Agreement. Kent Bacus with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this provides greater certainty for US beef in [Read More…]
Deere announces tractor cab production moving from Iowa to Mexico in 2024
Deere & Co says it’s relocating tractor cab production to Mexico by 2024 because of labor challenges and the need for new product development. In a statement to Brownfield, the company says bringing new product [Read More…]
A bright outlook for biodiesel
Even with the growth of renewable diesel, the outlook for biodiesel is bright. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Clean Fuels Alliance America Director of Outreach and Development Tom Verry benefits of biodiesel and opportunities for [Read More…]
What’s in season at your local Farmers Market?
Farmers markets are in full swing and Registered Dietician Kim Galeaz says this is the perfect time to pick some of your favorites. She also reminds us why making fresh fruits and vegetables part of [Read More…]
Waterhemp, other weeds get the jump on late planted crops
A Wisconsin weed scientist says the weeds are emerging, and in some places, they’re up before the corn and soybeans. Dr. Rodrigo Werle with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield waterhemp wasted no time poking [Read More…]
Ag Secretary answers dairy consensus question
Dairy producers, processors, and other stakeholders will have to agree on one dairy pricing plan. That’s according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack who tells Brownfield it doesn’t make sense to open up the Federal Milk [Read More…]
Vilsack is getting positive feedback on new food framework
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack tells Brownfield he’s getting positive comments about how the new food system framework announced Wednesday will help farmers expand their markets. “So whether it’s expanded processing capacity that gives them additional [Read More…]
Iowa Cattlemen host Cattle Market Roundup meeting in NW Iowa
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continues to push for Congressional cattle market reform. ICA director of government relations Cora Fox says they recently hosted a meeting with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra [Read More…]
Alfalfa weevil pressure rising with the temperatures in Minnesota
Pest pressure is rising with the temperatures as the first cutting of alfalfa gets underway in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter tells Brownfield the crop is benefiting from warmer [Read More…]
Cattle futures higher heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, supported by follow-through buying. August live cattle closed $1.22 higher at $134.12 and August feeder cattle closed $3.22 higher at $172.95. A [Read More…]
Lely opens new operations hub
A new state of the art dairy production facility is helping provide farmers with innovative farming solutions. Lely president Chad Huyser tells Brownfield the company’s new hub of operations is based in Pella, Iowa. “We [Read More…]
Co-ops can play a role in farm broadband expansion
A leading CoBank economist says farm supply co-ops can lead the way in building on-farm private broadband networks. Jeff Johnston tells Brownfield farmer co-ops can build their own fixed wireless private networks thanks to a [Read More…]
Baby Boom at Brownfield
May was an exciting month for the Brownfield Ag News family! One fourth of the broadcast team had babies! Ian, Rhiannon and Kimber Grace Kimber Grace Stroud, daughter of Rhiannon (Branch) and Ian Stroud, Farina, [Read More…]
Ethanol stocks dive as production rises
Solid demand has pulled domestic ethanol supplies to their lowest level since the first week of this year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks are 23.961 million barrels, a drop of 751,000 on [Read More…]
Ag-supported ethanol tax credit bill to be discussed in Michigan
Michigan legislation supporting homegrown biofuels is expected to come up for possible Senate committee action this month. A spokesman for State Senator Kevin Daley tells Brownfield Senate Bill 814 is not on the June calendar [Read More…]
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Media Day
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in Loyal on June 7, 2022 for the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Media Day. …