Photo courtesy of Busch Light For a limited time, consumers will see John Deere equipment featured on cans of Busch Light beer as the two brands partner to aid farmers. The limited edition “For the Farmers” cans will be available at participating retailers May 16 – July 3. For each 24 or 30-pack case of 12 oz. cans sold, Busch Light will donate $1, up to a maximum of $100,000 […]
A study on how to grow Missouri’s domestic soybean demand shows what needs to be done to make the state a net importer of soybeans. Missouri Soybean’s Biofuels and New Uses director Matt Amick says we will always be exporting soybeans to other countries, but that we want to add value back to the state of Missouri by using more domestic soybeans. Learn more at mosoy.org. Brought to you by […]
Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says there are several considerations to post herbicide applications as part of a program approach to controlling weeds. He tells Brownfield any application should have multiple modes of action that feature the right tank mix partners. ...
An ag equipment manufacturer is the latest victim of a cyber attack. AGCO officials say the ransomware attack late last week impacted some of its production facilities. The company is working to repair its systems, but said business operations could be impacted for several days. The company says it continues to investigate the extent of the attack and will provide updates as they become available. ...
Iowa’s state climatologist says farmers can expect summer-like conditions this week. Dr. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “It looks like a tropical heat wave to me.” Glisan says a prime window for planting has opened with temperatures forecast to be in the 80s and 90s. “Those warmer temperatures will also help dry out topsoil profile so we don’t get muddy, compact, or any problems with the planters out there,” he said. […]
A global ag trade expert says a series of rare events has created an ongoing list of challenges for farmers around the world. Gregg Doud, currently with Aimpoint Research, formerly served as Chief Ag Negotiator for the US Trade Representative under the Trump Administration. He tells Brownfield while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered a number of global supply chain issues, it’s also put Ukrainian farmers in danger. “We see […]
With election campaigns in full swing here in Ontario, farmers have one more task on their endless planting season list – deciding who will get their vote. The CFFO wants to see agriculture on the agenda this campaign season.
South Western Ontario is still a few weeks away from spring tillage and planting getting started. This is footage is from all the equipment delivered and demos that I did last year.
