Consultant says tight soybean stocks providing support
A commodities consultant says that already tight U.S. soybean stocks could become even tighter. Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting, tells Brownfield, “There are now thoughts that this soybean […]
Feenstra says farm bill uncertainty growing for producers
U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra says farm bill delays have been frustrating. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the 2018 Farm Bill has been extended twice and now the partial shutdown of […]
Foreign phytophthora strain found at Wisconsin plant nursery
Wisconsin officials say a foreign plant disease has been found at a Washington County nursery. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Cypress Mortality is a disease caused […]
Soy Transportation Coalition urges feds to cut costs in farm supply chain
The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says lowering costs in the ag transportation system should be a top federal priority. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “They need to be engaged […]
Minnesota farmer wraps up harvest in just 16 days
A south-central Minnesota farmer completed harvest in just over two weeks. Wanda Patsche, who grows corn and soybeans near Welcome, says harvest began toward the end of September. “We harvested […]
Frustration mounts as USDA declines shutdown briefing, says Rep. Craig
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated with the USDA for a lack of transparency during the government shutdown. Angie Craig of Minnesota tells Brownfield Democrats […]
Muddy fields, pests, and disease concerns slow Kansas wheat planting
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says excessive moisture this summer and fall has been extremely problematic as he’s planting his winter wheat crop. “One neighbor that had his drill out, […]
First confirmed Asian longhorned tick in Kansas is concerning for livestock producers
The associate director of the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the Asian longhorned tick is a serious threat to the livestock industry. Gregg Hanzlicek says female ticks can cause deadly health […]
NCGA calls for ag aid that expands markets, boosts ethanol demand
The chairman of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says a proposed $10 billion assistance package would help many farmers survive the slumping ag economy. Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman Jr. […]
A drier pattern for the Heartland, stormy in the West; mild Oct. temps to continue for most
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