Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting is off to a great start
A western Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting conditions have been ideal. Clay Schemm tells Brownfield, “I’m planting into moisture. I’m having to go two inches deep to get […]
CLAAS moving some combine production back to Germany due to tariff costs
A global equipment manufacturer says it’s transitioning some production of combines for Canada out of the U.S. due to the impact of tariffs. In a statement to Brownfield, CLAAS says […]
Drought expanding in Missouri and beyond
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says a flash drought is affecting both crop and livestock farmers in Missouri. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield, “Soybeans could have used some […]
New letter to Burgum calls for phosphate on critical minerals list amid high fertilizer prices
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking a resolution to help stabilize fertilizer markets. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst tells Brownfield a new letter on Wednesday asks Secretary of the Interior […]
Gov. Kehoe issues drought alert for Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued a drought alert for the state through December 1. The U.S. Drought Monitor currently indicates all or portions of 85 Missouri counties are experiencing […]
What’s pushing coffee prices higher?
Coffee is a staple in many households. But, like other foods, its cost has gone up exponentially. While there have been climate disruptions and inventory shortages, geopolitical issues, like trade […]
New Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chair focused on boosting farmer profitability
The newly elected chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says improving farmer profitability is a top priority. “The overall goal is to grind more corn.” Tim Thompson, who grows […]
Beneficial rains wind-down across the eastern, southern Codn Belt; seasonal temps for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers across the lower Midwest are improving topsoil moisture, following a late-summer drought. The Midwestern rain is too late for summer crops but should benefit pastures […]
Texas state vet ‘not in panic mode’ after latest NWS case
The Texas state veterinarian says he’s not in panic mode after the latest detection of New World screwworm in Mexico earlier this week. “But, we’re in preparation and awareness mode […]
The importance of harvest timing this fall
Some agronomy experts are concerned about the importance of harvest timing this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, two Ohio-based agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids explain how drought conditions […]