Dairy price strength could continue
The USDA does not expect milk production to increase through at least 2025 and farmers should benefit. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says lower cow numbers […]
USDA meat outlooks up on month
The USDA has increased its 2024 projections for beef, pork, chicken, and turkey production, while decreasing the egg outlook. Beef is estimated at 26.795 billion pounds, up 59 million from […]
Corn rootworm an issue for some in Nebraska
An agronomist with Hoegemeyer Hybrids says corn rootworm has been an issue for some Nebraska farmers. Craig Langemeier tells Brownfield… “The main problem with them is they’re going to feed […]
Modest changes for new crop corn, soybean carryout
The USDA made modest adjustments to 2024/25 U.S. corn and soybean ending stocks based on changes to production and 2023/24 ending stocks. New crop corn ending stocks were down 16 […]
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Using silage tarps for weed control
An associate professor of weed science at Purdue University says specialty crop growers have another option for weed control. Steven Meyers says silage tarps aren’t just for dairy farmers. “Essentially, […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau introduces new healthcare program for members
Nebraska Farm Bureau members will soon have access to a new healthcare program. President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan rolls out October 1. “This is really […]
Herbicides aren’t the only way to control weeds
A mechanical weed specialist says herbicides aren’t the only way to control weeds. Sam Oschwald Tilton says farmers need more options to increase profitability. “Organic agriculture can be extremely profitable because often […]
USDA cuts 2024 soybean guess slightly, increases corn
The USDA has raised its 2024 production guess for corn slightly, while lowering the outlook for soybeans. This year’s corn crop is now pegged at 15.186 billion bushels, up less […]
Wright named NAIA womens soccer defensive player of the week
Additional honors this week for the Dordt University women’s soccer team as Jenna Wright has earned the NAIA Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Wright is the first Dordt […]
