An entomologist says she’s paying close attention to the number of true armyworm moths flying north this spring. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield they started placing moth traps in March. “Some of our trap sites are catching 250-550 true armyworm moths per week. It doesn’t necessarily indicate […] The post Armyworm moths already plentiful appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
An extension educator suspects rising input costs could slow cover crop adoption. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says there’s a lot of interest in using covers in the Upper Midwest. “Although I think it will be tempered a little bit by economics, in terms of everything from the price of diesel fuel to […] The post Higher diesel, seed prices may temper cover crop interest appeared first on […]
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce, pulling the nearby months to a modestly higher finish for the week, optimistic about the upcoming trade talks with China. There are a lot of unknowns, including how much of the negotiations will be about ag trade, or even soybeans specifically, but […] The post Soybeans bounce ahead of upcoming talks with China appeared first on Brownfield […]
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been working for American farmers and ranchers. “Obviously I want to see USMCA kept intact. I think that’s the best approach.” Speaking to farm broadcasters at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch, he said this summer’s review of the deal could provide an opportunity […] The post GT Thompson discusses USMCA reauthorization, says dairy adjustments needed appeared first on […]
A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle tells Brownfield the cases in Iowa and Texas came as a surprise. “But I think the processes we have in place […] The post Iowa pork officials confident following rare pseudorabies detection appeared first on Brownfield […]
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says cropping system research is highlighting ways farmers can offset fertilizer use and other inputs. Phil Robertson is the director of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project at the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners. “The nitrogen fertilizer, as an example, is one of the major costs in these systems, and when […] The post Long-term crop research studying ways to lower input costs and improve soil […]
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there continues to be strong demand for replacement females in the cattle sector. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “There were several, maybe commercial plus, pretty dag-gum good first calf heifers with baby calves at their side that went through the auction barn last night bringing $6,300 a pair.” The first of the […] The post Demand for premium replacement females remains strong in the cattle sector appeared […]
An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development so far this spring. “The development of alfalfa weevils is running a little bit ahead of schedule as well, and egg hatch is just starting […] The post Alfalfa weevils are early in Wisconsin this year appeared first on Brownfield […]
An ag economist says the cost of production is making it difficult to plan for the future. Michael Langemeier says the current ag economy is impacting how farmers think about long-term financial planning. “We’re so busy putting out fires, worrying about these high input costs, that we lose sight of where we want to be,” he […] The post Ag economist says high input costs making it difficult for farmers to […]
