The cool, wet start to spring has made some Michigan farmers nervous about this year’s planting season. Doug Darling tells Brownfield not much has happened yet on his farm or for surrounding farmers in the southeast. “The crop planting process in Monroe County, Washington County, Lenawee is way, way behind normal because of the excess precipitation or the frequency of the precipitation,” he shares. Darling still needs to plant all […]
Planting is nearly complete for west-central Iowa farmer Brent Johnson. “I’ve got about 150 acres of beans left to go, so we’re getting right there towards the end.” The Calhoun County corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield some of his early-planted corn is emerging. “With some of these rain showers and warmer weather it is finally showing up, so I think we’re off to a really good start.” Johnson is […]
A farmer in south-central Minnesota is calling her soybeans “magic beans” after winter-like conditions lingered through much of April. Rochelle Krusemark of Trimont says her family began planting soybeans in mid-April. “And then we got that snow and rain, then about ten days later we got back in.” She tells Brownfield those soybeans are close to emerging and look very good. “We call soybeans the magic beans for several reasons, […]
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
The USDA says that as of the week ending May 5th, corn export inspections continue to trail the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2022/23 marketing year started June 1st, 2022 for wheat and September 1st, 2022 for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand estimates is out Friday, May 12th at Noon Eastern/11 Central. Wheat came out at 209,138 […]
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says sales of E15 this summer will help increase the fuel supply and support American agriculture. Michael Regan tells Brownfield the recent emergency fuel waiver reduces the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and helps build energy independence. “We saw that the conditions were right to issue this E15 waiver,” he said. “We are proud to do it because we know it can […]
A Michigan asparagus grower says mandated wage increases by the Department of Labor are not sustainable and threaten the industry. “Everything across the board has risen and it’s basically just coming out of your margin.” Fourth-generation farmer Nick Ooman of Hart tells Brownfield the cost of the H-2A seasonal farm worker program, including this year’s nearly 13 percent wage increase, application fees, along with housing and transportation, puts the U.S. […]
Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for Enlist herbicides Shane Hyman says there are several ways farmers can successfully manage weeds in 2023, beginning with spraying when weeds are small. He tells Brownfield proper tank mixing is another key when it comes to weed control. ...
After advocating on behalf of Hoosier farmers throughout the 2023 legislative session, Indiana Farm Bureau is pleased with several legislative successes that will benefit producers and rural communities. Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron says he’s thankful for the effort put in by members and staff. “Our membership showing up makes a big difference. Our staff is there every day, but our members showing up, building relationships, and talking to […]
