Labor issues continue to be concern of many producers
The Kansas Secretary of Agriculture says on-going labor issues are top of mind for many producers across the state. Mike Beam tells Brownfield immigration reform could help provide a stable and reliable […]
Excessive moisture highlights need for risk management tools
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says drought is no longer impacting the state after a wetter than expected summer. Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers had been dealing with dry conditions the last […]
Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance
Erin Hill with the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab tells Brownfield seeing weed escapes doesn’t necessarily mean plants are herbicide resistance. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how […]
Regular insurance checkups are important
Weather, commodity prices, and the cost of fertilizer are not the only constantly changing things on the farm. For many, so is the inventory. Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance […]
Triticale serves dual purposes on Wisconsin dairy
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says triticale is an awesome multi-purpose crop on his farm. Joe Bragger farms in Buffalo County near Waumandee. He tells Brownfield triticale makes an excellent cover […]
Missouri corn and soybean conditions improve
Corn and soybean conditions are still improving across much of the state, despite some variability. USDA says the state’s corn crop is rated 77 percent good to excellent, a slight […]
No complaints as MO hay production continues
Livestock producers in central and southwestern Missouri say the heat is starting to take a toll on some forage in the final month of summer. But Chris Brundick, who raises […]
Illinois crop condition improves slightly
A central Illinois farmer is excited about the prospect of a good crop. Marty Marr grows corn and soybeans in Sangamon County. “We’ve only had a couple of bumps in […]
Ag economist says he’s expecting a decline in placements
An ag economist is expecting lower placements in this week’s Cattle on Feed report. In fact, Mississippi State University Extension’s Josh Maples says he wouldn’t be surprised to see a […]
Iowa crop update shows hay and oat harvest, fungicide and pesticide spraying
The USDA says Iowa farmers were busy harvesting hay and oats, while corn and soybeans received fungicide and pesticide applications last week. Southwest Iowa farmer Ralph Lents tells Brownfield he’s […]