Southern Minnesota farmer tweaks crop mix to manage risk
A farmer in southern Minnesota is considering changes to his crop rotation. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans in Martin County. “We’re going to plant a few more beans this […]
Broiler sets, placements see some weather impact
U.S. broiler hatchery numbers dipped on the week while holding ahead of the year ago pace, continuing to imply a rise in production. The USDA says 252.563 million broiler-type eggs […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau backs zoning bill to strengthen livestock industry
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recently introduced bill that would change zoning regulations could help strengthen the state’s livestock industry. Mark McHargue says an inconsistent […]
Advisor Says More Demand Needed to Lift Corn Prices
A marketing advisor says the corn market could use more demand to bring prices up. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says corn exports are strong but, “The demand is […]
Crop advisor concerned high input costs could worsen weed control and resistance
A Certified Crop Advisor says he’s concerned about how high input prices could create unintended consequences in the field. Mark McClintic with Michigan Agricultural Commodities tells Brownfield weed control measures […]
Minnesota Pork Activate Program
Minnesota Pork Director of Farmer Outreach Kate Maddock says her role is all about connecting with pig farmers all across Minnesota. She tells Brownfield the new Activate Program equips emerging leaders […]
Lindberg stresses importance of USMCA review process
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is taking the USMCA review process very seriously. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “The review process is a […]
Midwestern drought expected to linger
The lingering drought continues to cause challenges for some Midwestern farmers. “Most years well have some springs running or tile outlets where we can get water in winter, but this […]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports dip from previous week
U.S. ethanol production saw some weather impact last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.114 million barrels day, down 5,000 on the week as bitterly cold […]
Ethanol supporters hope President Trump can break E15 gridlock
Ethanol supporters say the current push for year-round E15 might be the best chance in years to settle the issue permanently. “I think it’s going to take leadership from President […]