Pork export sales up sharply, Mexico leads the way
Pork export sales shot sharply higher during the week ending June 19th. The USDA says Mexico bought more than half of the total for pork, continuing to show very strong […]
Drought conditions set to improve from rainfall across parts of Nebraska
Precipitation has been feast or famine for some farmers in Nebraska. Ryan Hanousek raises corn and soybeans near Cairo and tells Brownfield he’s optimistic this week’s rainfall will bring relief […]
Proven crop protection
A practical farm research (PFR) agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says long-term studies show some crop protection practices are a wise investment. Clayton Stufflebeam, who’s based in central Illinois, says the […]
Heat Wave lingers for some; an unseasonably active pattern covers parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, markedly cooler weather prevails in the upper Great Lakes region. In fact, Thursday’s high temperatures will remain below 70°F in northern Wisconsin, as well as neighboring […]
More seasonal heat & rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be limited to parts of the Southwest, […]
Forage harvest going well for SW Wisconsin farmer
A southwestern Wisconsin dairy farmer has been busy bagging forage. Mike Yager raises crops to feed his 275 Holsteins near Mineral Point, in Iowa County. He tells Brownfield, “We got […]
Production efficiency remains crucial to hog industry
The USDA releases its Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report later today. University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine says production efficiency continues to be the story for the U.S. hog […]
Patience could pay off with old crop marketing
A market analyst says don’t panic if you’ve still got old crop to market ahead of harvest. Tim Marsh with Summit Commodities says there’s a lot that you can learn […]
Many Farm Bureau members concerned about deporting workers
Many farmers and ranchers fear the increase in deportations will worsen the farm labor crisis. John Walt Boatwright with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield recent federal enforcement actions have […]
Preparing for tar spot
A technical service representative with BASF says Midwestern corn farmers need a plan to fight tar spot. “The last time I saw a tar spot this early with the forecast […]