U.S. potato growers will have full access to the Mexican market for the first time in 15 years. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement while visiting his counterpart in Mexico Tuesday. “We expect that we’ll see some expediting of registrations for entities that will qualify as importers for both table-stock potatoes and processing potatoes. And for the first time we have a date certain of not later than May […]
In a year where inputs are high priced and in short supply, finding the right balance between crop inputs and maximizing yield is critical. In this Managing for Profit, Derek Whalen, Channel technical agronomist from southern Illinois shares some things farmers need to consider this year. ...
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, except across Florida’s peninsula, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the northern High Plains and the West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in the eastern U.S. ...
A Wisconsin bill that would create a nitrogen optimization pilot program is now in the hands of the Governor. Assembly Bill 727 was passed in the Legislature on March 9th, but either wasn’t immediately called for by Governor Tony Evers or wasn’t immediately sent by the State Assembly. The procedure to move the bill to the Governor’s desk happened Monday when Speaker Robin Vos ordered the bill’s delivery. Chad Zuleger […]
Soybean futures closed sharply higher – picking up momentum out of the gate, backing off the session highs midsession, and returning near the high by the close. The market is gained support watching crude oil futures for most of the day before crude oil closed lower with losses coming after the commodity market close. Expected crop reduction estimates in USDA’s coming World Ag Supply and Demand report for South American […]
The Michigan Soybean Committee is partnering with the Henry Ford Museum to increase awareness of soybeans and related innovations this year. Katlin Fusilier, an outreach specialist with Michigan Soybean, tells Brownfield the Detroit museum regularly features Henry Ford’s adoption of soybeans in manufacturing. This collaboration will highlight new uses along with modern farming practices. “So that consumers can really see how agriculture has evolved throughout the years,” she says. Fusilier […]
May corn closed at $7.59 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $16.31, up 28 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $465.90, up $10.80May soybean oil closed at $72.41, up 7 pointsMay wheat closed at $10.45 and 1/4, up 35 centsApr. live cattle closed at $136.80, down $1.20June lean hogs closed at $114.35, down $1.80Apr. Class III milk closed at $23.72, up 17 centsMay. ...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a north Iowa county for the second time. The Iowa Department of Agriculture says the virus has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County. On March 28th, officials confirmed avian flu in a separate flock in that county. It’s the third case for Iowa this month and 15th overall. ...
An extension corn agronomist considers uniform emergence the foundation for maximizing yield. And Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield uniformity has a lot to do with soil moisture. “So we want to make sure that the soil is not too wet, otherwise we’re going to be creating clods or sidewall compaction, or even a compacted zone below the depth of tillage.” For areas that are dry, he […]
