Planning for Next Year
In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations. The […]
Iowa livestock marketer continues to grow in first year
A livestock marketing facility that reopened under new ownership a year ago continues to see steady growth. President and CEO Curt Larson from Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield their […]
West Nile Virus found in SW Wisconsin horse
Wisconsin officials have confirmed a new case of West Nile Virus in a horse. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say an unvaccinated three-year-old quarter horse stallion in […]
Farmer financial assistance could bridge funding gap
An ag policy specialist says when it comes to financial assistance for farmers, timing is everything. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers are stuck in a financial […]
More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There […]
Nebraska sorghum farmer optimistic about crop growth
A Nebraska farmer says he’s considering adding more sorghum acres to his crop rotation next year. Tyler Bose of Arcadia says its production value is hard to ignore, especially when […]
Generally favorable weather; a few showers on from the eastern Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, cool but dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation. Many Midwestern communities reported weekend readings below 40°F, along with scattered frost, although temperatures were not low […]
Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation […]
Cover crop biomass helps control problem weeds
Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… […]
NCBA urges U.S. Trade Officials to hold Brazil accountable for unfair practices
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants Brazil to be held accountable for its trade barriers to U.S. beef exports. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs, says the Brazilian government’s […]