A north-central South Dakota cattle rancher says his pastures are benefiting from recent rains. Troy Hadrick says they received over six inches of moisture from April 23rd through the middle of May. “The pastures are coming along just incredibly well,” he said. “They look better now than they ever did last year, so that’s certainly a good thing.” He tells Brownfield because pasture conditions have improved, they are able to […]
U.S. ethanol production climbed higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.014 million barrels a day, up 23,000 barrels on the week as plants return from seasonal maintenance, but down 18,000 on the year. That’s the first time above a million barrels a day since the week ending April 1st, 2022. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says producer margins gained some ground, […]
The director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the latest grants to be awarded through the state’s Food and Agriculture Investment Program will continue to grow opportunities for farmers. “If they can have a market that’s close by, it’s more money in their bottom line and it also helps our communities by just having a business that’s more established with more jobs in the community.” Gary […]
A South-Central Nebraska farmer says he’s stretching inputs during the growing season to help avoid stick shock from record prices. Andy Jobman of Gothenburg tells Brownfield split applying fertilizer can maximize nitrogen use efficiency. “That really spoon feeds that crop from start to finish and helps it be as efficient as possible. I think operating in that kind of a mindset is really going to help guys this year versus […]
A northeast South Dakota farmer is navigating planting delays. Stuart Samson tells Brownfield the weather hasn’t cooperated in his area. “We just haven’t been able to string four or five good drying days together,” he said. “We will get one or two here and there. When guys get moving again, it seems like we get a sprinkle or another shot of rain again.” Despite the delays, he says they are […]
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 14, 2022 for a Fuel Ethanol Workshop. ...
Rising commodity prices and input costs makes it even more important for farmers to support their soybean crop during every stage of the season. In this Managing for Profit, Brad Hammes, a Helena product specialist talks about Bean Wise helps growers get the most out of their crops. ...
Across the Corn Belt, widespread showers are causing renewed fieldwork delays, after 50% of the intended U.S. corn acreage was planted during the 2-week period ending May 22. Ironically, the Red River Valley of the North—where planting delays have been particularly acute—remains dry on Wednesday, although high temperatures will stay below 70°F. Amid the latest rain event, Wednesday’s high temperatures in parts of the upper Mississippi Valley will barely top […]
A low-pressure system crossing the mid-South will drift eastward, reaching the middle Atlantic Coast during the weekend. Warm, humid conditions will precede the system, while cool, showery weather will prevail along and north of the storm’s track. A low-pressure system crossing the mid-South will drift eastward, reaching the middle Atlantic Coast during the weekend. Warm, humid conditions will precede the system, while cool, showery weather will prevail along and north […]
