Agriculture News
Severe weather threatens newly emerged crops across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
A meteorologist says this week’s severe storms could impact newly emerged crops across much of the Midwest. Alex DaSilva with AccuWeather tells Brownfield current weather models are predicting a cooler, wetter
Enlist One Applications: Tips for On-Target Success
As farmers get ready to start making herbicide applications, Corteva Enlist Portfolio Marketing Lead, Jillian Schmiedt, says it’s important for them to take the right steps to make successful sprays.
Real-time data is influencing the next generation of ag equipment
Advancements in equipment camera systems and machine learning are continuing to improve how farmers operate in the field. In this episode, Ohio State University’s Scott Shearer joins us to discuss
Heavy rains and storms delay as corn planting progress in parts of MO
A farmer in central Missouri says planting has been delayed since late last week due to consistent rains and some storms. Jim Peel, who farms in Saline County, tells Brownfield
South Dakota winter wheat “dicey” after late-April freeze
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says the winter wheat is dicey as the calendar turns to May. Chet Edinger tells Brownfield the crop looked great until temperatures dropped to
HPAI control zones lifting in Michigan, leaders say lack of vaccine progress is concerning
The Michigan Allied Poultry Industry says control zones on turkey farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state have been lifted. Nancy Barr tells Brownfield it’s about a
Large corn supplies may limit price gains, analyst warns
Many farmers continue to hold onto old crop grain. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says the USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks Report at the end of March showed corn rising 11
Favorable start pushes Minnesota planting progress forward
A southeast Minnesota farmer says the planting season is off to a good start. Rob Tate grows corn and soybeans near Cannon Falls. “We started planting a little bit earlier
Iowa corn planting surges to 22% after busy week
Planting progress made a big jump in Iowa last week. USDA’s latest crop progress report says corn went from 2 percent to 22 percent planted, matching the five-year average. North
Soybeans, corn start week on higher notes, wheat steady to up solidly
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There was also likely some commercial interest as crush margins are solid, which supported soybean meal and oil futures Monday. Soybeans
