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Nitrogen management in less than ideal stands
An agronomist says farmers should closely evaluate their nitrogen plans when dealing with less than ideal corn stands. Drew Beckman, with Beck’s Hybrids, tells Brownfield… “If you’re planting at 34- […]
Cattle marketing patterns shift as drought improves
The incoming president of the Livestock Marketing Association says cattle marketing patterns have shifted now that the drought has improved in northeast Missouri. Mike VanMaanen owns a livestock auction in […]
Cattle futures pressured at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking ahead of the week’s direct business. There is also concern that China has blocked beef imports from […]
Hot, stormy summer possible
A senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says a hot, stormy summer is likely across much of the Midwest. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield atmospheric pressure in the western United […]
Challenging spring for North Iowa farmer
It’s been a challenging spring for north-central Iowa farmer Josh Nelson. “Going into planting we were pretty worried about soil moisture and subsurface moisture after three years of drought, and […]
Shike named interim head of Department of Animal Sciences at Illinois
The Department of Animal Sciences at the College of ACES at the University of Illinois has named its interim chair. Professor Dan Shike will replace current head Rodney Johnson on […]
A proactive approach to grain marketing
A market analyst says farmers need to take a proactive approach to grain marketing. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says the U.S. is due for a high yielding crop soon […]
Highway 75 ALERT!
Godberson-Smith’s paving crew got rolling Wednesday morning on the east lanes of Highway 75, starting at 20th St. S. and are working their way north. Vander Pol’s underground crews have […]
Michigan asparagus harvest cut short
A Michigan asparagus grower says he plans to end harvest about 10 days ahead of normal this season because of labor costs. Fourth-generation farmer Jordon Walsworth tells Brownfield, “You get […]
