UNL expert encourages fall SCN sampling
A plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says soil tests are critical to help manage soybean cyst nematode. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield, “Take some samples and compare good to […]
USDA orders checkoffs to review and end ESG initiatives
All industry-funded research and promotion boards overseen by USDA have been asked to review and terminate projects that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. American Dairy Coalition policy advisor […]
Sorghum delivery map helps Nebraska farmer find better prices
A central Nebraska farmer says additional sorghum delivery locations are creating additional value for his crop. Tyler Bose says utilized the state’s new sorghum delivery map to find more competitive […]
Dairy prices mixed again Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed for the second day in a row Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.7875. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged […]
Clock ticking for Corn Belt farmers stranded by rain
There’s a growing sense of urgency across the Corn Belt as wet weather slows harvest and deteriorates crop conditions. Southeast Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer says activity is at a standstill […]
China soybean demand rebounds, but U.S. soy industry eyes broader market base
There’s a lot of attention on U.S. soybean exports to China as leaders from both countries meet later this week. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek says despite a […]
Bayer field trials put innovation to the test and farmers in the driver’s seat
Bayer Crop Science is using field trials, digital tools and artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of new products, and farmer input is playing a critical role in the process. […]
U.S. Senator says seeing is believing when it comes to China deals
A U.S. Senator says she doesn’t have very high hopes for this week’s meeting between President Trump and the president of China. During a recent webinar hosted by the Center […]
Record diesel costs impacting fall management decisions
A pair of Midwestern farmers say diesel prices are putting a damper on harvest season. Central Illinois farmer Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, tells Brownfield, […]
Fertilizer expert: Belarus potash deal unlikely to replace Canadian supply
President Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada, and a fertilizer expert says it’s a negotiation tactic. Josh Linville with […]