July 2, 2024

Replant a common theme in Upper Midwest

Replanting has been a common occurrence in wet areas of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says frequent rains in the northern part of the state are causing problems. “Wet conditions this spring caused planting timing to shift a little bit later than what we’ve seen the last few years (and) there’s […] The post Replant a common theme in Upper Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Grains Council says U.S-Mexico-Canada dispute panel is a “high stakes case”

A dispute panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to rule this fall on Mexico’s ban on GM corn. Andrew Brandt, director of trade policy for the U.S. Grains Council says, “It is a very high stakes case.” Brandt says protecting the use of GM technology to a top export market for the U.S. is […] The post U.S. Grains Council says U.S-Mexico-Canada dispute panel is a “high stakes case” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sioux City residents speak out on city handling of flooding

Residents of the Riverside neighborhood in Sioux City expressed frustration with the city’s flood response at the city council meeting. Susan Bart was the first to speak at Monday’s meeting. “Where we’re our city leaders when we’re in time of need? I am flooded out I got three lots along the Big Sioux in my […] View Full Story

Iowa ag secretary: Deere’s latest job cuts are sign of softness in economy

Ag equipment maker John Deere is announcing plans to eliminate some 800 jobs at plants in Iowa and Illinois over the coming weeks. It follows word last month the company would shift production of its skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from Dubuque to Mexico by the end of 2026. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture […] View Full Story

New Data for the Bottom Line

Illinois Corn Growers Association’s Precision Conservation Management program has released new data to help farmers profitability through conservation. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Laura Gentry, Director of Water Quality Research for ICGA, discusses the latest in Precision Conservation Management. The post New Data for the Bottom Line appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Filing prevent plant claims can be challenging

There are several regions where farmers have been forced by weather to file prevent plant claims, and crop insurance agent Leah Hamilton says there have been some changes and claims have to be done right. The post Filing prevent plant claims can be challenging appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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