China drives new crop U.S. soybean export sales
The USDA’s reporting a strong week for new crop soybean export sales. The week ending July 9th was one of the largest weeks for new crop U.S. soybean sales in […]
Delaney Herefords uses technology to multiply top genetics
A cow-calf producer in southwest Minnesota credits technology with helping his family farm improve. Nick Delaney of Delaney Herefords in Lincoln County says they use advanced genetics to raise high-quality […]
Canadian wildfire smoke impacting crops, air quality across Upper Midwest, Great Lakes
A state climatologist says this week’s heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says, “That […]
Economy driving interest in small ruminants
The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification. Cliff Schuette, southern Illinois farmer and president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, says interest is growing in small […]
Using precision ag technology to help farmers make more informed management decisions
The global crop intelligence lead at Earth Daily says more farmers are using precision ag technology to make better crop management decisions. Nick Ortman says satellite imagery is helping producers […]
PepsiCo says farmer partnerships are key to making progress toward 2030 regenerative agriculture goals
PepsiCo is making progress towards implementing 10 million acres of regenerative agriculture globally by 2030. Margaret Henry, vice president of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, says farmers are seeing the long-term […]
When is the right time to apply a fungicide?
On this episode of Managing for Profit, Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson discusses what the research shows regarding fungicide timing in corn and soybeans. She also updates the […]
High soil pH could trigger iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans
An agronomist says soybeans grown in the Upper Midwest could be susceptible to iron deficiency chlorosis. Brian Ternus with Mustang Seeds tells Brownfield IDC happens when the crop cannot take […]
Wheat rises, watching global trade, weather
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Hot, dry weather in some key growing areas will likely have an impact on crop ratings. The crop is developing faster than […]
The Nature Conservancy urges Michigan to expand Rural Prosperity Office, reward conservation
A new report by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan analyzes how policy changes can address barriers for rural prosperity and healthy natural resources. Director of Policy Richard Bowman tells Brownfield […]