An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […] The post August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle appeared […]
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This video follows two John Deere S780 combines as they straight-cut a good crop of spring wheat in southern Manitoba.
Scouting for bertha armyworm begins after peak flowering when the larvae are feeding lower in the canopy. CCC agronomy specialist, Keith Gabert explains how to properly scout for the insect and highlights the economic threshold when considering an insecticide application.
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The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […] The post USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts appeared first […]
The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of 2025 when the Liberation Day tariffs were issued. “It was at the point where we’re all going ‘I don’t even […] The post Uncertainty the new normal in agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […] The post Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices appeared […]
