Representatives from the Iowa Hunger Coalition have met with state officials, hoping to convince Governor Kim Reynolds Iowa should participate in a federal program next summer that provides extra food for kids in low income households. The program provides an extra $120 in summertime federal food assistance for each child who qualified for free or […] View Full Story
A west-central Nebraska farmer says a new water data program is helping farmers get a better understanding of their water usage. Joe Wahlgren, with the Twin Platte Natural Resources District, says the program gathers data via a virtual water meter, using power records and flow meter numbers. “Combine those two and I can give you […] The post New data program helping Nebraska farmers be efficient with water management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension ag economist says commodity prices aren’t expected to get much better before harvest and farmers should have an exit strategy for their old crop. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says some farmers will try to store grain and wait for higher prices next spring. “I talked to about 50 or 60 farmers […] The post Have an old crop exit strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension ag economist says commodity prices aren’t expected to get much better before harvest and farmers should have an exit strategy for their old crop. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says some farmers will try to store grain and wait for higher prices next spring. “I talked to about 50 or 60 farmers […] The post Have an old crop exit strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The National FFA Organization has reached one-million members and some of that growth is coming from Missouri. Jackson Rhine, a vice president from southwest Missouri, tells Brownfield the growth is steady year-over-year. “We’re up over 27,000 members and have 5 to 6 new chapters being chartered this year. Missouri is up there with the big […] The post Steady year-over-year growth for MO FFA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A climate-smart USDA pilot project is creating a label Michigan farmers can use to direct market their products. Taste the Local Difference Marketing Director Christina Marbury is helping to develop it. “One of the big pieces that we think is really valuable in this type of label is that not only would it tell people […] The post Michigan climate-smart farm label in development appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybean aphid infestations are surging throughout the Upper Midwest. Syngenta agronomic services rep Jesse Grote says populations are growing fast. “Especially up in northern Iowa. So it’s prime time to be scouting for aphids, and that needs to be done on a seven to ten-day interval here at least through the month of August.” He […] The post Soybean aphid pressure intensifying appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association has formed a foundation to support young producers in the state. Immediate Past President Dave Girton tells Brownfield, “The ultimate mission of the foundation is to promote and develop leadership in the beef industry in Michigan and create and enhance educational opportunities for the young people and animal agriculture in the […] The post Michigan Cattlemen’s Foundation established appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer’s balance sheet is expected to get tighter heading into 2025 as input prices are on the rise and commodity prices continue to decline. Hunter Biram at the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield returns aren’t great for corn and soybeans. “I’m talking in terms of $4 corn or maybe $4.50 next year and with […] The post Preparing for not-so-great corn and soy returns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
White mold concerns are widespread among Michigan farmers. Shiawassee County’s Mark Senk tells Brownfield last year’s outbreak left a lasting impact. “We’ve had ample rain all season, at times we’re thinking we’ve had too much rain,” he says. I know last year in our area there was a severe outbreak of white mold and it […] The post White mold pressure persistent in Michigan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
