Ag News
Planting advice to ensure uniformity
An extension corn agronomist considers uniform emergence the foundation for maximizing yield. And Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield uniformity has a lot to do with soil moisture. “So we want to [Read More…]
Station Spotlight: WCSM 96.7 FM
Brownfield partner station WCSM in Celina, Ohio is in the spotlight today. You can listen to this Adult Contemporary station at 96.7 FM. Visit the website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook. How long [Read More…]
House Ag Committee considers farm bill energy programs
The House Ag Committee continues to review 2018 Farm Bill programs to prepare for next farm bill. Chairman David Scott outlined the need for mandatory spending in Energy Title programs during a hearing this morning. [Read More…]
Production costs are outweighing higher commodity prices
Western Indiana farmer Kevin Cox says production costs are eating into higher commodity prices as the season begins. “We’re experiencing great prices, but input costs are so high,” he says. “Last year anhydrous was $575 [Read More…]
Caffeine consumption, preferred sources vary by age
Preferred caffeine sources and reasons for consuming caffeine vary by age, according to a recent survey by the International Food Information Council. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. …
NPPC CEO discusses priorities
The CEO of the National Pork Producers Council says working collaboratively across the pork industry and beyond is top of mind. Bryan Humphreys tells Brownfield its “to ensure that we are doing the best [Read More…]
South Dakota wheat grower on input costs: ‘Hopefully the good Lord helps you out in the end’
South Dakota farmer Doug Simmons is pinching pennies to compensate for fertilizer costs that have doubled, and in some cases, tripled. “Along with the price, there is some question of availability on some of our [Read More…]
Stronger biosecurity urged as HPAI risks are far from over
While the migratory season for birds has slowed down, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is far from over. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn says it’s going to be here until the end [Read More…]
Indiana families receive Hoosier Homestead awards
Nearly 70 farm families were recognized for their commitment to agriculture during the Hoosier Homestead Award Ceremony on Friday. Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler says it’s an honor to recognize the farm [Read More…]
Verbio grand opening
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Verbio grand opening in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, May 6th. …
Biden considering summertime sales of E15
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is pleased the Biden administration is considering summertime sales of E15. “Praise the Lord. The President has said he’d look at every tool to lower gas prices, praise the Lord. This [Read More…]
Planting Future Success
In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, National Corn Board member Gary Porter, a farmer from Merce, Missouri highlights priorities for corn farmers at the national level including input costs and the Next Generation Fuels [Read More…]
Better understanding carbon markets
Navigating carbon markets and programs can be cumbersome, especially as information changes frequently. In this Voice of Soy, Julia Brown with the Ohio Soybean Council details the carbon resource they’ve put together to help Ohio [Read More…]
USDA opens Grassland CRP signup window
USDA has opened a short window to sign up new qualifying acreage in the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program. Farmers and ranchers can enroll now through April 13th. Through the program, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) [Read More…]
Dry fields common across South Dakota
Dry conditions remain a problem for many South Dakota farmers. USDA’s first weekly crop condition report of the 2022 growing season shows topsoil moisture levels at 23% very short and 44% short with only 32% [Read More…]
Weather prevents most Wisconsin field activities
Wisconsin’s cool and wet weather prevented most farmers from making any progress in the fields. USDA reporters say temperatures averaged seven degrees below normal as snow and rain left most fields too wet for field [Read More…]
Wheat starting 2022 better than prior year
Less than two days were suitable in Missouri for fieldwork last week. In the first crop report of the season, USDA says winter wheat condition was reported at 58 percent good to excellent with one [Read More…]
Crop futures trade higher on trade, weather support
The soybean complex closed higher on fundamental support. Mixed South American weather has kept the market’s attention. Moderate to heavy rains are expected for Brazil this week with little to light showers expected for Argentina. [Read More…]
Mixed variety selection can help farmers with crop risk
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging farmers to use multiple varieties to spread their risk. Eric Olsen tells Brownfield that using different maturing crops each year allows growers to spread out fieldwork and the [Read More…]
Researchers work on avian influenza vaccine
A University of Wisconsin research team is making some progress in developing a vaccine for avian influenza. Dr. Adel Talaat tells Brownfield his research into a vaccine for low-path influenza began in 2017 and provided 100% [Read More…]