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Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought and limited runoff from snowpack Wyoming have producers in the North Platte River Basin concerned there may not be enough water to raise a crop. “We’ve sat down and ran the numbers and the […] The post Drought, low snowpack raise prevent plant questions in Nebraska appeared first on […]

An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. “Which, ultimately, should be good for drought easing across much of the United States,” USDA’s Brad Rippey said. Rippey says it could come as early as this month. “By the time we get into late spring or […] The post El Nino could come soon, USDA’s Brad Rippey says appeared first on […]

This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s becoming more concerned about the number of waterhemp seeds found in soils across the state. The post Waterhemp Pressure Growing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

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An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says there’s an air of uncertainty over the 2026 farm income picture. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says farmers saw early year gains in the commodity markets complicated by input price hikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “There’s probably even less optimism […] The post 2026 farm income picture cloudy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says the Enlist weed control system provides farmers with excellent control of tough weeds that have already emerged. When tank mixed with a residual herbicide, he tells Brownfield growers can get additional modes of action for more powerful weed control. The post Teaming up with Enlist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The U.S. House is expected to take up a bill this week that would authorize the sale of nationwide, year-round E15. Chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board and McCook farmer Jan TenBensel says the process is complicated but, “It could all be decided Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday at the latest.” He tells Brownfield lawmakers […] The post House expected to vote on nationwide E15 sales bill this week appeared […]

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 […]