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A north-central Iowa farmer about to embark on the 2022 growing season calls this year “very uncertain.” Denny Friest of Radcliffe says recent rains have brightened his outlook. “But subsoil moistures are still not where they need to be. We need timely rains because the threat of drought is still very true.” Friest serves as vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and tells Brownfield farmers are concerned about […]

Brownfield’s Rhiannon Branch is joined by Glen Semple, vice president of commercial lending at Farm Credit Illinois and author of Farm Credit Illinois’ INTEREST-ing Times series, and Jackie Martinie, chief credit officer at Farm Credit Illinois. Glen and Jackie outline how interest rates have fluctuated over the years, the Fed’s forecast for raising interest rates, and how these changes will affect farm families and the farm economy. Tune in for […]

An extension ag economist looking at farmland values sees a lot of parallels between now and a decade ago when the market soared to new records. Jim Jansen with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln tells Brownfield high commodity prices and low interest rates were drivers in 2012 and are driving land prices again. “Also there’s been a little bit more of a push, or a little bit more of a concern […]

Many farmers are concerned about the availability of ag inputs as the planting season approaches. Western Indiana Kevin Cox grows corn and soybeans in Clay and Parke counties “It’s a big challenge right now from the fact that we have a plan. There are products we want to use, there are rates we want to use, and we have experience with those and they’ve performed well for us in the […]

Photo provided by Agoro Carbon Alliance Consumers have a limited understanding of the carbon farming market, according to a recent survey by Agoro Carbon Alliance. Agronomist Caleb Smith tells Brownfield additional labeling may be needed. “A lot of it has to do with the way our commodities are currently sold. We have non-GMO commodities, organic commodities, and much more,” he says. “For this to really pick up we have to […]

The International Food Information Council has released new research outlining consumer relationships with caffeine. Ali Webster, director of research and nutrition communications, says the latest survey found that most U.S. adults are consuming caffeine.  Healthy Living: Click here fore more information. ...

Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says the Enlist weed control system is often referred to as more neighbor friendly than the in-crop dicamba system because when spraying Enlist One or Enlist Duo herbicides on soybeans, it stays put after application.  He tells Brownfield application timing is another key difference, and the Enlist system also provides a lot of tank mix flexibility. ...

As planting nears and environmental credit programs continue to emerge as opportunities for Missouri farmers, environmental programs director Darrick Steen says those interested in such programs should be thinking ahead about implementing practices. Steen says that planting cover crops, reducing tillage, and limiting nitrogen loss are among the practices that farmers should consider. Steen also says that farmers will soon get a first look at what environmental credits are worth […]

Wisconsin ag officials have confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.  Kevin Hoffman with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the state’s second case was found in a backyard flock in Rock County and was confirmed by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories.  He says the flock has already been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. The state’s […]