A Central-Kansas farmer says recent rain events were too little too late for his wheat crop. Keith Miller of Barton County tells Brownfield harvest should start this week and isn’t expecting bumper crop because of persistent drought. “The wheat doesn’t look too bad for what it’s been through. It’s really suffered. The biggest headache we’re going to have is a lot of it is only 8 to 10 inches high […]
A north-central South Dakota cattle rancher is pleased with hay and pasture conditions. Troy Hadrick of Faulkton says the warmer weather of late has paired well with timely rains they received early in the spring. “We’re trying to pick the right time to get that hay laid down and get it dried out,” he said. “That’s where we’re at now, but I would say it’s the best hay crop we’ve […]
A southwest Iowa farmer says his farm wasn’t impacted by recent severe storms in his area. Jeff Jorgenson raises corn and soybeans near Sidney in Fremont County. “Red Oak had some hail, over by Clarinda there was hail, up by Silver City and a little south of Malvern,” he said. “There’s been hail around and obviously we know the state of Nebraska has had some real hailstorms. We probably dodged […]
The head of the US Meat Export Federation says the Ocean Shipping Reform Act takes important steps needed to improve shipping services in the US. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield ensuring access to international markets helps maximize the value ag products. “This should incentivize the export logistics model to become more prioritized,” he says. “Because we all know there are a lot of empties being turned around in some of the […]
In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, Lane Howard, Associate Director of Market Development with Missouri Corn discusses the importance of sharing the benefits of corn ethanol with global buyers. He recaps a recent visit by a team from India who were given an ethanol value chain tour in Missouri. ...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board vice president Larry Buss says the U.S. waterway system is among the best in the world. He tells Brownfield about 60 percent of U.S. grain is exported via waterways, and new investments will help maintain a competitive advantage. ...
Extreme heat will shift westward later in the week, with cooler air arriving in the Midwest and much of the East. However, above-normal temperatures will persist across the Deep South. During the weekend, triple-digit (100-degree) heat will affect the Plains, extending as far north as the Dakotas. Summer-like heat will also stretch from the Desert Southwest to the Rockies, although cool weather will prevail along and near the Pacific Coast. […]
The management practices farmers utilize on their operations can impact soil health. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University Extension field specialist Elizabeth Hawkins talks about ongoing research that’s taking a closer look at soil health. ...
The slow start to the planting season for Michigan farmers could create some weed control challenges this year. In this Pods for Profits, Trevor Kraus, a tech services rep for BASF talks about some of the problematic weeds Michigan farmers face and ways to control them. ...
