August 15, 2024

A climatologist says pasture conditions have been mixed across the parts of the Western Corn Belt and Great Plains. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Pretty stressed pasture conditions across Wyoming, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and western North Dakota,” Hunt said. “Better conditions further east, although pastures have definitely started to show […] The post Western Corn Belt pasture conditions variable appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says there’s a lot of variability in the state’s corn and soybean crops. “I think we’re going to see everything from folks that will tell you one of the worst yields they have ever seen to folks that will set records, and then everything in between.” He tells Brownfield some […] The post Iowa crop conditions mixed, Naig says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make sure that there is hopefully the outcome we’re wanting for our producers.” In a press call Thursday, she suggested the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election could […] The post Hinson lauds USDA, USTR amid Mexican GM corn dispute appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available.  The tool, announced earlier this year, provides cattle producers with enhanced insight on the markets to help foster a fairer and more competitive marketplace.   It includes actual net premiums and discounts paid to cattle producers by packers under formula marketing arrangements and detailed […] The post LMR Live Cattle Data Dashboard now available appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for the 45Z tax credit that works better for U.S. producers “I’m very hopeful that we are able to make the case for more crops to […] The post Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Crop conditions are all over the board in southeastern Minnesota. Gail Donkers farms near Faribault and tells Brownfield it’s been a very wet growing season. “We just have a really uneven crop this year I would say. We have a few beautiful fields, I’m not going to lie, but we also have some really ugly […] The post Crops range from “beautiful” to “really ugly” in southeast Minnesota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Southern Illinois wheat farmers say 2024 was a good year in the field for most. Eric Brammeier, who farms in Washington County, says some farmers saw near record yields. “Excellent yields.”  He says, “Eighty-five plus, you know, some 120 yields were recorded.” State Representative Charlie Meier, who also farms in Washington County, says he’s had […] The post Southern Illinois wheat yields up, profits down appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced funding to address food insecurity in the state.  Four organizations will receive up to $10,000 as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination grant”.  Funding was awarded to Innovative Community Concepts, the McElroy House in Yell County and the city of Pine Bluff, and the University of Arkansas […] The post Arkansas takes steps to fight food insecurity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst is concerned about the end of a frustrating growing season for farmers in the Upper Midwest. Mark Schultz with Minnesota-based Northstar Commodity says corn and soybeans are behind and August has been cooler than normal. “Which is only going to slow the development of the crop for the short-term. They claim that […] The post Threat of poor finish to frustrating growing season in Upper Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story