Continued outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza may impact egg prices and availability in the grocery store. Brian Earnest is a lead protein analyst with CoBank. Healthy Living: HPAI does not pose a food safety risk. ...
A Nebraska farmer says conservation practices have protected the soil from extreme winds this planting season. “I believe we would’ve had exactly what they had in the 30s with the wind and dirt storms.” Randy Uhrmacher of Hastings tells Brownfield the winds gusted to more than 60 miles per hour for several days creating visibility issues and it removed topsoil. “We had some fields that ran together, some flatter […]
The American Soybean Association and United Soybean Board are helping growers combat farm stress with Soy Help during Mental Health Awareness Month. Wendy Brannen, senior director of marketing and communications with the American Soybean Association, says the campaign provides tips and resources to help farmers stay healthy. “The Soy Help campaign is set up to drive people to experts and cover any level of problems they may be experiencing,” she […]
The Executive Director for Nebraska’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) says supply chain issues could create additional challenges for disaster relief programs. John Burge tells Brownfield there’s a gap between reimbursement and availability of fencing supplies in the market. “It’s clearly an issue. We have an issue not only with inflation and cost related to that, but also in terms of supply.” Producers can be eligible to receive up to 75 […]
Photo courtesy of Busch Light For a limited time, consumers will see John Deere equipment featured on cans of Busch Light beer as the two brands partner to aid farmers. The limited edition “For the Farmers” cans will be available at participating retailers May 16 – July 3. For each 24 or 30-pack case of 12 oz. cans sold, Busch Light will donate $1, up to a maximum of $100,000 […]
A study on how to grow Missouri’s domestic soybean demand shows what needs to be done to make the state a net importer of soybeans. Missouri Soybean’s Biofuels and New Uses director Matt Amick says we will always be exporting soybeans to other countries, but that we want to add value back to the state of Missouri by using more domestic soybeans. Learn more at mosoy.org. Brought to you by […]
Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says there are several considerations to post herbicide applications as part of a program approach to controlling weeds. He tells Brownfield any application should have multiple modes of action that feature the right tank mix partners. ...
An ag equipment manufacturer is the latest victim of a cyber attack. AGCO officials say the ransomware attack late last week impacted some of its production facilities. The company is working to repair its systems, but said business operations could be impacted for several days. The company says it continues to investigate the extent of the attack and will provide updates as they become available. ...
Iowa’s state climatologist says farmers can expect summer-like conditions this week. Dr. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “It looks like a tropical heat wave to me.” Glisan says a prime window for planting has opened with temperatures forecast to be in the 80s and 90s. “Those warmer temperatures will also help dry out topsoil profile so we don’t get muddy, compact, or any problems with the planters out there,” he said. […]
