Plan to not have over-the-top dicamba for 2025
Missouri’s Ag Director says over-the-top dicamba herbicides won’t likely be available in 2025 and farmers should plan accordingly. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “we’ve been in contact with the EPA encouraging […]
Economist says markets likely reacting to dairy inventories
A dairy economist says some recent dairy purchase volumes are probably a sign of retailers making sure they have enough product to meet demand. Chuck Nicholson with the University of […]
Not likely to stay dry in Brazil and Argentina
An ag meteorologist says La Nina has failed to develop and if the weather cycle doesn’t show up at all, South America could produce another decent crop. “There’s a lot […]
Cotton states keep a close eye on 2025 dicamba
Attorney Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center says three over-the-top dicamba products pending re-registration at EPA might not be available for the 2025 growing season. “The agency is […]
Cattle futures fall again Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s direct business and lower midday boxed beef. October lives closed $2.07 lower at $175.17 and December […]
Iowa Arboretum celebrates new Treehouse Village
The Iowa Arboretum and Gardens in Boone County celebrated the opening of its two million dollar Treehouse Village with a ribbon cutting this week. The executive director of the Boone […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 6, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.05, down 18 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $320.80, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil […]
Scarce rains leading to some challenges for Nebraska farmer
A Nebraska farmer says rain has been hard to come by this summer Anne Meis tells Brownfield she saw less than three quarters of an inch or rain fall between […]
USB touts long-term conservation practices
A leader with the United Soybean Board says conservation practices could help provide economic benefits for farmers. Jack Cornell, USB’s director of sustainable supply, says, “I see input prices going […]
Making corn rootworm management decisions for 2025
A crop specialist says in-season observations can help producers tackle corn rootworm pressure in 2025. David Schlake, technical product lead for Syngenta, says the pest has become more difficult to […]
