July 10, 2024

An LG Seeds agronomist is concerned the heavy rains could cause nitrogen deficiency. Justin Schneider says leaching an issue. “With all these big rain events we’ve seen in the Eastern Corn belt, especially even here in Michigan, I’m expecting to see some nitrogen deficient corn as we get into late season stuff, looking very good […] The post Heavy rainfall could cause nitrogen deficiency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new facility housed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) aims to help commercial feedlots test and develop new technologies. Director Doug Zalesky says the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center features four different housing systems for cattle. “We can compare these different housing systems in terms of looking at performance and cattle […] The post University of Nebraska opens new Feedlot Innovation Center appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Hogs for Hunger program from Missouri Farmers Care is taking a more local approach this year. There are two paths for Missouri hog farmers and swine exhibitors to participate in the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger program this year. Executive Director Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield participants can take part locally or at the […] The post Hogs for Hunger makes strides at the local level appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A crop insurance advisor says he’s getting fewer questions about prevent plant because most farmers have decided what they must do. Mike Boan with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield some areas have been hit harder than others. “Those folks that still have water standing on the ground, etc., they’re probably going to lean more towards a […] The post Prevent plant decisions are difficult appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The head of Nebraska’s Department of Natural Resources is stepping down. According to Gov. Jim Pillen’s office, Tom Riley is taking a job in the private sector and will depart the agency on Aug. 2. Riley was appointed as director of DNR in November 2020. The governor’s office says an interim director and appointment of […] The post Nebraska DNR Director announces resignation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Kansas State University weed specialist Sarah Lancaster says wheat growers should wait before applying post-harvest herbicides.   “It’s the middle of July, it’s hot. Weeds are not growing as well and so herbicides tend to not work as well when we’re spraying in hot conditions,” she says. Lancaster tells Brownfield farmers should apply later in the day, ensure weeds are […] The post Wheat growers encouraged to wait before applying post-harvest herbicides appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new report from USDA shows farms are taking on more debt but financial conditions have improved overtime. Brad Zwilling with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management tells Brownfield it’s a trend he’s been closely following. “In Illinois, we’ve gone from a little over $250,000 in 2004 up to over $1,000,000 in 2023,” he says. “It’s […] The post USDA study finds financial position of farms improving appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In a House Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott said he’s concerned about the lack of bipartisanship and progress on a new farm bill following the committee’s approval in late May. “I had a word with Speaker Johnson. My feeling is Speaker Johnson won’t bring this bill to the floor for a […] The post A House Ag Committee leader says no progress on farm bill in the U.S. House appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story