Agriculture

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the return of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with areas from the Midwest into the Northeast experiencing the greatest likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the northern Plains and upper Midwest, as well as an area stretching from California to western and central Texas. ...

The Interim Executive Director and CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park has been selected by the fair board to continue her duties.  Shari Black has been serving in this capacity since Kathleen O’Leary retired in October. Black was the state fair’s chief programming officer in charge of rides, attractions, agriculture, competitive exhibits, entertainment, and vendor services, and was involved in the Waukesha County Fair for 20 years before joining the […]

Across the Corn Belt, cold weather prevails, except in the Ohio Valley. Widespread sub-zero temperatures were reported Thursday morning in Minnesota and the Dakotas. In addition, snow is overspreading the southwestern Corn Belt, including parts of Missouri and southern sections of Iowa and Nebraska. On the Plains, snow is providing much-needed moisture for drought-stressed rangeland, pastures, and winter grains across parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. Elsewhere, unfavorably dry conditions […]

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has lowered its outlook for soybean production because of continued hot, dry weather in some key growing areas. CONAB projects Brazil’s bean crop at 122.77 million tons, down 2.702 million from February and 15.383 million less than last year’s total. The estimate for the first corn crop was cut by 102,600 tons to 24.332 million, but the outlook for the critical second crop was increased […]

A farmer from Ukraine says as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the possibility of getting a crop planted for this year dwindles. Kees Huizinga tells Brownfield the challenges are mounting. “Ukraine has been brutally disturbed,” he says.  “I just this morning got a message from our agricultural association that Ukraine farmers need 200,000 tons of diesel to do the spring planting.” He says it doesn’t stop there.  “The same story […]

An ag retailer says shipments of some inputs might be back on schedule. Ward Bloodworth with Helena tells Brownfield fertilizer delivery is about two weeks behind because of shorter transportation routes. “I think these trucks are local, but we do have some benefits of how we can haul within in radiuses due to ag.  I think our local retail and our distributor will be able to manage those trucks versus […]

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Soybean growers continue to battle herbicide resistant weeds and finding a weed control solution that works remains a priority. In this Managing for Profit, Bryan Brochin, UPL Commercial Head, US Ag talks about the new herbicide solutions UPL is offering growers. ...

Corn farmers are pushing back against EPA’s recent tailpipe emissions rule for cars and trucks. Several state corn associations, along with some biofules groups have filed a petition to challenge the EPA’s attempt to mandate a single technology to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.   Matt Frostic a farmer on the board of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says electric vehicles aren’t the only option.  “When we take a biofuel like […]