July good month for soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
Soybean crush demand continues to be strong and ethanol production is consuming a lot of corn. The USDA says 222 million bushels of beans were crushed during July, above pre-report […]
Superior Ag opens new $20 million dry fertilizer facility to expand farmer access in Indiana and Kentucky
The president and CEO of Superior Ag says its new Ohio River terminal could help increase access to dry fertilizer for farmers across the state. Richard Lloyd says the recently […]
Strip-till gains adoption among Michigan farmers looking to cut costs
A Michigan farmer says more producers are interested in using strip-till to reduce management costs. Luke Gentz tells Brownfield, “We’re slowly moving more and more towards strip tillage for anything […]
Political analyst: election outcome could impact farm bill
A political analyst says the outcome of the November election could determine the timing of the next farm bill. David Wasserman with the Cook Political Report tells Brownfield “If Republicans […]
Soybean tentiform leafminer spreads to Wisconsin soybeans
Wisconsin farmers are being encouraged to scout for a new soybean pest in the state. University of Wisconsin Extension specialist Emily Bick tells Brownfield soybean tentiform leafminer was confirmed last […]
Hay prices double, triple in parts of Nebraska
The president of the Nebraska Cattlemen says on-going drought and cost of production continue to limit widespread herd expansion. Craig Uden says while there have been concerns about price […]
Stalk integrity key as corn harvest approaches
Preparing for a variable harvest. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says there’s been a diversity of moisture across the Corn Belt this growing season. “Being around central Iowa […]
Rising input costs impacting specialty growers
An eastern Wisconsin specialty crop grower says rising input costs are affecting her operation. Robyn Calvey owns Park Ridge Organics, a diverse vegetable farm in Fon du Lac County. “We’re […]
Late summer heat wave could increase harvest timing as crops near maturity
Purdue Extension’s corn specialist says this week’s expected triple digit temperatures could accelerate crop maturity. Dan Quinn says it could speed up harvest in parts of the Corn Belt. “It’s […]
Ag economist: $6 corn isn’t out of reach as harvest begins
An ag economist says he’s not ruling out the possibility of $6 corn as harvest gets underway. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield the corn market has […]