Brownfield’s Jared White covers the 2024 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The post Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
In this episode of Unlocking Potential with Advanced Agrilytics, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Kess Berg talks about the importance of nutrient efficiency in the rural economy and gives a field update about early harvest outcomes. Watch now to learn some of the basic principles of the Advanced Agrilytics methodology when it comes to the environment […] The post Maximizing Nutrient ROI appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cash dairy prices were lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.6025. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6025 to $0.6050. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.89. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down $0.07 at $1.91. One sale was recorded at that price. […] The post Cash dairy prices closed lower Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Watching the leaves turn color and carving pumpkins are fall traditions in Iowa and fishing for trout has become one as well. DNR Regional Fisheries Supervisor, Mike Siepker says they get a lot of positive feedback. “Anglers love the community trout stocking program. It provides a great close to home fishing opportunity for a lot […] View Full Story
Farmers could see a very different tax landscape in 2025. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says with the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the estate tax will likely be cut in half. “And I think that would be a major concern.” During a call with ag reporters Tuesday morning, the Iowa Republican […] The post Grassley concerned looming tax changes could hurt farm families appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is part of a legal effort to block regulations in Massachusetts that ban the sale of pork from pigs kept in tightly confined spaces. “We’re leading a big coalition of states, pushing back on that to help pork producers,” Bird said. In July, a federal judge upheld a ballot initiative […] View Full Story
Biofuel groups continue to push for a federal solution for year-round E15. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he’s hopeful action will be taken during the lame duck session. “After the election, but before the new Congress comes in in January, maybe the farm bill (gets done and) maybe year-round E15. Right […] The post Prospects of year-round E15 bill in lame duck appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An east central Illinois farmer says fungicides were a wise investment this growing season. Brian Krukewitt, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield… “Definitely some funguses out there.” He says, “I think from what I’m seeing so far and hearing that fungicide this year did pay, and I think we’re seeing it, some of the […] The post Dry fall has farmers concerned appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Dan Smydra says there are several reasons he recommends a fall burndown herbicide application. He tells Brownfield weeds are generally smaller in the fall, there are more herbicide options available, and applying a burndown will keep weeds from overwintering. Find more weed control resources at Enlist.com. The post Fall Weed Control appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It wasn’t exactly a downpour but it was better than a sprinkle, as parts of Iowa saw measurable rainfall early this morning for the first time in a long time. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather Service, says some precipitation is better than none, especially with about three-quarters of the state in moderate to […] View Full Story
