Fertilizer prices have farmers focused on efficiency
An agronomist with Agroliquid says more farmers are exploring ways to increase their fertilizer efficiency. Reid Abbott says ever-increasing input costs have producers focused on getting the most out of […]
A Summer-like pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; near-seasonal rainfall for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across the Plains, Southwest, and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, the Great […]
Rapid weather swings causing early-season herbicide injury, replanting in some areas
An agronomist says this year’s rapid weather changes have led to some early-season herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says it’s been pretty widespread in […]
Broewnfield Ag Weather Today
A mostly dry pattern will break down as a pair of cold fronts traverse the country. The initial front, associated with a low-pressure system currently crossing central Canada, will generate […]
Cargill, CTIC expand soil health resources for Midwest farmers in several states
A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest. Ryan Heiniger with the Conservation Technology Information Center says Cargill’s Success From the Ground Up program will bring […]
Illinois farmer optimistic at E15 movement
A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central […]
Wet weather impacting custom operators
Many Wisconsin farmers have had a slow start to the planting season, but one farmer says the cool and wet weather is also impacting custom operators. Neil Christenson grows crops […]
USDA staffing and reorganization raise concerns
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield… “We had a closed-door conversation […]
Indiana dairy producers carry on Indy 500’s historic bottle of milk tradition
For more than 20 years, the American Dairy Association Indiana has selected two dairy producers to meet the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in Victory Circle with a cold bottle […]
Crop insurance agent says drought raising prevent plant questions
A crop insurance agent says ongoing drought has more farmers in the Central Plains are evaluating prevent plant options. Ben Rand with the Federal Crop Insurance Agency says the […]