A pair of farmers say the drought in the Central Plains could play a large role in early crop development stages Brandon Hunnicutt grows corn and soybeans in Southern Nebraska near Gilter.“We’re drier than 2012 and it’s dry at our place and (the soil), when we get down a little bit we’ve got some moisture but we keep missing everything moisture wise.” The latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed the […]
The 2021 Illinois Land Values Report shows a 26% increase in Class A farmland from 2020. Luke Worrell, owner of Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville describes the market as “wild” and tells Brownfield the report actually shows significant increases for all types of land. “Class B acreage was up 24%. Land we would define as average was up 21%. We even saw an 11% increase across the state for recreational […]
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.
NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 - During a visit to Columbia University and in celebration of National Nutrition Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a report detailing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Actions on Nutrition Security (PDF, 792 KB). This report highlights USDA's commitment to advancing nutrition security, and the consistent access to safe, nutritious food that supports optimal health and well-being for all Americans.
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Kellan Heavican will be in Wahoo and Fremont Tuesday, March 22, 2022 for the Nebraska Ag Industry Tours. ...
The owner of a farm real estate business considers September through March to be the prime sales season for farmland, and he says this year it’s ending with a bang. Luke Worrell with Worrell Land Services in west central Illinois tells Brownfield in 2021, class A land values in Illinois jumped 26% year over year- with a similar trend seen from coast to coast. “Quite honestly, I think we have […]
A global fertilizer retailer says input supply issues could cause food security concerns. Nutrien Ag Solutions President of Global Retail Jeff Tarsi is stressing the need for growers to maximize production this growing season with the likely loss of Ukrainian crops in the global market and the lack of fertilizer shipments from the Black Sea region. “Number one, we need that production to feed the world,” he said. “Number two, […]
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, and the International Food Information Council is helping set the record straight on some caffeine myths. Megan Meyer, science communications specialist with the council, says naturally occurring caffeine is not better for your health. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. ...
Establishing a weed management program that incorporates multiple modes of action helps farmers minimize the potential for herbicide resistance. In this Managing for Profit, UPL Tech Services Manager Kip Jacobs talks about the importance of herbicide layering to combat tough weeds and reduce herbicide resistance. ...
