Free well testing at Farmfest reveals hidden nitrate risks in drinking water
Unsafe nitrate levels were found during free well water tests at Farmfest in southwest Minnesota last month. Margaret Wagner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says more than 100 private […]
Every input matters when margins are thin
An agronomist says some farmers are starting to think about next year as harvest gets closer to the finish line in the Mississippi Delta. “Plan, plan, plan,” says Stephen Leininger […]
Heavy rains could complicate fall harvest in parts of South Dakota
A farmer in central South Dakota says heavy rains could complicate fall harvest. Reno Brueggeman tells Brownfield “it would take some tow ropes, I have a feeling, because we have […]
Illinois pork producers eyeing expanded access to Thailand
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a recent trip to Washington, D.C., could pave the way for more pork exports. Jennifer Tirey says conversations during last […]
Torrential rain, large hail decimate some crops in southwest Nebraska
A farmer in southwest Nebraska says his crops narrowly missed a massive storm system that brought torrential rain and large hail this week. “We got some hard rain and some […]
Report encourages broader adoption of anaerobic digesters across agriculture
A new report indicates farms of all sizes could capitalize on anaerobic digestion. Brad Matuska with Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) says while the technology is well established, there […]
Ongoing drought impacting river levels
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the ongoing drought across much of the eastern Corn Belt is impacting river transportation. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Our biggest asset […]
EPA trying to “put Humpty Dumpty back together again” with new RFS proposal
The EPA has proposed a supplemental rule to address outstanding small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the agency is trying to clean up unresolved issues […]
Kansas farmer harvesting record corn, sorghum
Harvest is in full swing for south-central Kansas farmer Craig Meeker. “My corn is probably the best crop across the farm that I’ve ever raised.” He says he has high […]
Ohio farmers face potential standability issues after early season weather extremes
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges could impact corn standability this fall. Mitch Greve with Channel Seed says stalk quality could be an issue for areas that have […]