Vilsack announces $300M for export market diversification
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced USDA is awarding $300 million to help build demand for food and farm exports in high-potential international markets. Virginia Houston, director of government affairs […]
IL Corn Investing in Ethanol
Expanding ethanol use is a key priority for Illinois corn farmers. In this Managing for Profit, Dave Loos, director of research and business development with the Illinois Corn Growers Association, […]
A Few Reminders
In this week’s Managing Mental Health, a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News, the Missouri Ag Director and a farmer from northeast Missouri, Chris […]
Nutrient considerations when facing planting delays
An agronomist suggests farmers facing planting delays don’t have to sacrifice yield. Tryston Beyrer with the Mosaic Company says delayed planting does influence total crop nutrient removal. “But the one […]
Cooler air on-the-move; an active pattern to wind-down across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the northern High Plains and much of the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in […]
What’s going on with the retail price for beef and pork
Has food price inflation really slowed? University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says retail prices for both beef and pork were just slightly higher month-over-month. But compared to pre-COVID-19 prices? There […]
Farmers should talk to agents about possible prevented planting scenarios
Wet weather has created poor field conditions for many farmers, keeping them from getting crops planted on time. Farmer and crop insurance agent Amy Penterman says if prevented planting claims […]
Sorghum, a climate-friendly solution to fight food insecurity
1 in 10 people globally face chronic hunger. As climate change impacts crop production in parts of the world, sorghum, an ancient grain, could provide some options. Nate Blum, CEO […]
Cardinals Game
Missouri Soybeans Outreach Director Baylee Asbury says MO soy growers will engage one on one with cardinals fans to talk about growing to Cardinals fans on June 28th in this […]
Planting nears completion for many Arkansas farmers
A northeast Arkansas farmer says he has about 10 percent of his fields left to plant. Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield these last few fields haven’t been easy. “I have 300 […]
