Watch for volunteer wheat after harvest for potential disease issues
An extension forage and wheat specialist says farmers should monitor fields after harvest to help prevent the spread of disease. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State University says lodging has resulted […]
MSU preparing for red crown rot findings
A plant pathologist is encouraging growers to scout for red crown rot as the disease spreads. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “I probably would suspect it’s here in Michigan, we […]
Solid week for soybean product export sales
U.S. soybean product sales were up on the week. The USDA says bean meal sales during the week ending June 26th were considerably larger than the previous week thanks to […]
Bunge and Viterra merger completed
A Missouri-based agribusiness has completed a merger that the CEO says will grow its global footprint. Bunge and Viterra’s merger became official on Wednesday, July 2. Bunge’s Greg Heckman says […]
New Indiana Grain Indemnity law takes effect
The director of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency says a bill signed into law earlier this year gives farmers added protections in the event of a grain licensee […]
Watch for Supplemental Disaster Relief
Producers could start signing up for USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program as early as next week. The USDA has targeted July 7th for enrolling producers for indemnified crop losses and […]
Tar spot prevalent in 5 Iowa counties
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about tar spot now that the crop disease has been detected in a nearby county. Ray Gaesser of Adams County tells Brownfield, “We […]
Iowa fire departments can train at new facility built by the state
The Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau now has a state-of-the-art training tower at Camp Dodge in Johnston. State Fire Marshal Dan Brown’s office oversees the Training Bureau, which he says […]
Study shows corn farming a major driver for U.S. economy
The chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study shows corn farming is a major driver of the U.S. economy. Krista Swanson says it reaches over […]
Wisconsin budget supports ag exports, dairy processors, research, roads
Wisconsin’s dairy industry will continue to benefit from state budget investments. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield the budget provides $2 million in continued funding for […]
