USDA says flexibility key to ensure farmers can access resources in aftermath of hurricane
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says they expect significant demand for resources following damage from Hurricane Helene. In a Monday briefing, Robert Bonnie told reporters… “We’re […]
Pasture conditions drying up in southern MO
A cow-calf producer in southern Missouri says it’s been a good year for forage production, but conditions are starting to dry up again this fall. “We’re kind of in a […]
Agronomist says rain would help prepare Wisconsin fields for ’25
An agronomist says most of Wisconsin needs rain to prepare the soil for next season. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer tells Brownfield that fall rain helps during the winter. “You need […]
Tennessee crop update: 80% corn, 51% soybeans harvested
Many Tennessee farmers were able to get back into the fields following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene. Northwest Tennessee David Nichols says they got an early start on harvest, and […]
Just enough hay, but ponds are low
A cow-calf producer in southern Missouri says he got a third cutting of hay completed before the dry conditions started setting in this fall. Mark Sconce tells Brownfield “Johnson grass […]
15% of corn, 51% of soybeans harvested in SD
In its latest crop progress report, USDA says 15% of South Dakota’s corn is harvested, behind last year and the average. Soybean harvest is 51% complete, also behind the average. […]
Congress calls for action on Mexican corn ban
A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this […]
Congress calls for action on Mexico’s ban on corn
A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this […]
23% of soybeans, 62% of corn harvested in MO
Above average temperatures and below normal rainfall continue push harvest progress in Missouri. USDA says 23% of soybeans have been harvested, in-line with last year’s progress. Corn harvested for grain […]
15% of corn, 68% of soybeans harvested in MN
The warm, dry conditions helped farmers advance corn harvest in Minnesota. USDA says 15% of the corn has been harvested with moisture at 19% and silage harvest 92% complete. Minnesota’s […]
