Agriculture News
New app in MO to track flood and drought conditions in real time
A new app is available to monitor flood and drought conditions across Missouri. The Missouri Hydrology Information Center was created by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and uses data
SEMO farmer cuts rice acres as fuel, fertilizer costs surge
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer caused by the Middle East Conflict has made a difference on how many rice acres he’s planting
Southeast Nebraska farmer sees $50K spike in fertilizer costs
Some farmers are feeling the sticker shock of higher costs as they gear up for the growing season. Southeast Nebraska farmer Ben Steffen says he’s stuck on the cost of
Confidence in transition to El Nino weather pattern climbing
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the U.S. could start to see a shift to an El Nino weather pattern as soon as next month. “By the time you get
Focus on Trade
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO, Tom Sluneca, says he’s excited about the Council’s checkoff investments in research, development of value-added uses, and building markets. He tells Brownfield trade
The beef-on-dairy advantage many don’t talk about
The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful. Consultant
Arkansas farmer reduces acres and focuses on soybeans
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says his spring planting strategy has changed from last year. Jeff Rutledge tells Brownfield he’s planting mostly soybeans, and less corn and rice than usual.
SD farmer adjusts corn planting strategy amid dry conditions
A farmer in south central South Dakota says the dry conditions will impact his planting strategy this spring. Bryan Jorgensen says lowering corn planting populations should help compensate for the
Rain has delayed the start of planting for some Illinois farmers
A farmer in central Illinois says there’s not been a lot of planting progress in his part of the state. Brian Corkill of Henry County tells Brownfield, “Had we not gotten the rainfall last week, there
Moisture boost wil help MO crops after dry start
A farmer in southeast Missouri says he’s grateful for the much-needed moisture over the weekend, which should help the recently planted rice and soybeans emerge. Rance Daniels from Dunklin County
