Fertilizer trade gridlock raises concerns for U.S. farmers, Itafos CEO says
The CEO of a U.S.-based phosphate producer says transportation bottlenecks are emerging as a key threat to long-term supply and availability. David Delaney with Itafos says even with the […]
Congressman says farm bill won’t address year-round E15
A House Ag Committee member says the farm bill will not have language allowing year-round nationwide E15 fuel. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says lawmakers couldn’t agree on E15 farm […]
House panel debates glyphosate language as farm bill nears floor vote
The same day the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on failure to warn and glyphosate, a failure to warn provision in the skinny farm bill was debated in the U.S. […]
The Future of Missouri Tackles Soybean Innovation
The Republic FFA Chapter was the winner of Missouri Soybean’s Soy Innovation Challenge at the Missouri State FFA Convention. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear more about their creative way […]
Severe weather threatens newly emerged crops across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
A meteorologist says this week’s severe storms could impact newly emerged crops across much of the Midwest. Alex DaSilva with AccuWeather tells Brownfield current weather models are predicting a cooler, wetter […]
Enlist One Applications: Tips for On-Target Success
As farmers get ready to start making herbicide applications, Corteva Enlist Portfolio Marketing Lead, Jillian Schmiedt, says it’s important for them to take the right steps to make successful sprays. […]
Real-time data is influencing the next generation of ag equipment
Advancements in equipment camera systems and machine learning are continuing to improve how farmers operate in the field. In this episode, Ohio State University’s Scott Shearer joins us to discuss […]
Heavy rains and storms delay as corn planting progress in parts of MO
A farmer in central Missouri says planting has been delayed since late last week due to consistent rains and some storms. Jim Peel, who farms in Saline County, tells Brownfield […]
South Dakota winter wheat “dicey” after late-April freeze
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says the winter wheat is dicey as the calendar turns to May. Chet Edinger tells Brownfield the crop looked great until temperatures dropped to […]
HPAI control zones lifting in Michigan, leaders say lack of vaccine progress is concerning
The Michigan Allied Poultry Industry says control zones on turkey farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state have been lifted. Nancy Barr tells Brownfield it’s about a […]