August 26, 2024

Late U.S. corn and soybean development remains ahead of average. That followed another week of generally favorable conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains, with some areas expected to see some stress this week from hot, mostly dry conditions, along the potential for severe storms. The USDA says 84% of corn is at the […] The post 65% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans good to excellent appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of a central Illinois ethanol plant says sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be the next big boon for corn farmers. Steven Kelly, with One Earth Energy in Gibson City, says the ethanol industry is finding ways to lower its carbon intensity scores for a way into the SAF marketplace. “If we’re successful in […] The post One Earth Energy CEO all in on SAF appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from the central Plains into the upper Midwest.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in southern California, the Desert Southwest, and across the nation’s northern […] The post A break in the heat wave pattern ahead; cooler, drier air for the Holiday Weekend appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says fertility is the key to higher corn yields. Dr. Fred Below says proper crop nutrition is vital. “If there’s anything that I think is out of date compared to the yield potential of modern corn hybrids, it’s how we fertilize them.”  He says, “How […] The post Fertility key to higher corn yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says rising input costs has some farmers questioning the importance of soil fertility. Jon Skinner says now is not the time to cut back. “Where profits may be a little slim, there’s always thoughts about where can I cut,” he says. “Where can I slim up some of my input […] The post Why soil nutrients matter to corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The American Seed Trade Association has elected Scott Beck its central region vice president. The president of Beck’s Hybrids will represent Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term with the association.  He will act as a liaison on central region legislative matters, address concerns in his region, and promote the benefits of […] The post Scott Beck named ASTA Central Region Vice President appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers in the Missouri Bootheel say cotton should be ready to harvest in the next month. Gary Hayes tells Brownfield his crop is expected to be good to average. “The plants have bolls, a few of them are opening, but still getting age on them and the plants are still adding bolls in the top.” […] The post MO Bootheel farmers expecting good cotton this fall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA says that as of the week ending August 22nd, corn and wheat export inspections remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat, while 2023/24 started September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of […] The post Grain, oilseed export inspections above last year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story