July 29, 2024

How can farmers adjust input spending with low commodity prices?

An economist at Rabobank says sluggishness in the ag economy is forcing growers to be more mindful of their budgets.   Owen Wagner, vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis, says farmers typically cut back on capital investments first. “These different input categories you could describe some as being sticky so that when fortunes either improve or […] The post How can farmers adjust input spending with low commodity prices? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Forecast: Parts of Iowa may see heat indices exceed 110 this week

Wide areas of Iowa saw heavy showers overnight and this morning, with more than four inches of rain falling in some areas, but the big weather story this week is likely the heat. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather Service, says some steamy, sticky days are ahead. “This afternoon, southern Iowa is going to […] View Full Story

Farm for Soy Innovation

Missouri Soybeans Farm Operations Director Clayton Light reveals that the Bay Farm Research Facility has been renamed Farm for Soy Innovation. He says this new name accurately conveys their research mission to keep soybean farmers competitive into the future with other states and countries. Light also says it will keep them at the forefront of […] The post Farm for Soy Innovation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ohio Pork Council puts on second annual Breaking Boundaries Show

The Breaking Boundaries pig show is an opportunity for kids with developmental disabilities to have a hands-on 4-H experience. Kelly Morgan with OH-Pigs says participants are paired with experienced 4-Hers… “They learn that animals aren’t scary,” she says. “They learn a lot of facts today about pigs because I know all these kids are rattling […] The post Ohio Pork Council puts on second annual Breaking Boundaries Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Over reliance on HPPD herbicides causes weed resistance problems

A technical service rep with BASF says resistance to HPPD herbicides is becoming more common. Mike Probst says resistant weeds will be quicker to identify this time of year.  “Reduce the number of weeds that they’re trying to control, especially post emergence, and so I think that’s where most folks have seen some greater difficulties is on weeds […] The post Over reliance on HPPD herbicides causes weed resistance problems appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Rain and sunshine for the Delta heading into August

An ag meteorologist says a mix of rain and sunshine is expected in the next 10 days to two weeks in the Delta. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says “it got a little wet across the Delta for awhile and we’ll get away from some of that as we slow down the occurrence of […] The post Rain and sunshine for the Delta heading into August appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa Democrats say with Harris rise, excitement rising for local races

Iowa Democratic Party leaders say having Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket will be a game changer in the final 99 days of the 2024 campaign. Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart greeted a crowd of about 450 at a party fundraiser Saturday night. “The one word I keep hearing over […] View Full Story