The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says above average rainfall is helping the soil recover from a three-year drought. Zach Leasor says it’s especially true for areas south of I-70, which has had at least 15 inches of rain since April. “And of course, there’s been extremes that have gotten up to 30 […] The post Drought recovery happening appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agronomist says field conditions are conducive for tar spot development across parts of the Corn Belt. Matt Essick with Pioneer tells Brownfield confirmations of the disease have been increasing this month. “We look a little harder than we used to, so we’re able to find it a little bit faster,” he said. “The way […] The post Tar spot concerns picking up steam appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is thrilled over the Trump Administration’s plans for increased renewable fuel blending levels. Monte Shaw says the EPA released its proposed changes on Tuesday for the Renewable Fuel Standard for the coming years, and he says they’re very robust compared to previous years. “The last rule […] View Full Story
The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says his fears of sustained mid-summer drought in the Corn Belt are waning. Eric Snodgrass says several factors were in place for a better-than-average chance of a dry summer. “Like last fall’s drought, like the fact that we had a La Nina this winter,” he says, “the […] The post Warm and stormy July expected appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen to learn more. The post Driving Demand Initiatives – EP 1 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Drought conditions continue to improve in the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of the middle of the state has no drought conditions, which is about 64% — and is up from 57% with no drought last week. Less than 4% of the state has areas of moderate drought, including one county in […] View Full Story
The USDA is reporting solid old crop corn and soybean export sales during the week ending July 3rd. Those corn and bean sales were multi-week highs for both crops, with Mexico leading the way for corn and unknown destinations topping the list for beans. New crop corn sales for both were good. Wheat and pork […] The post Good week for old crop corn, soybean export sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Another central Iowa town is losing its only grocery store. On its Facebook page, the Stratford Food Center announced that it will be closing its doors to its customers in the Hamilton County community. The post states that the store has faced challenges including the increase in prices, broken freezers and coolers, and the piling […] View Full Story
A farmer in central Kansas says the excessive rain fall may impact double crop soybean acres in his state. Adam Baldwin tells Brownfield winter wheat harvest is significantly behind schedule, and that’s delaying planting. “I think most guys are going to punt this year. Guys who have a history of it will probably take prevent […] The post Double crop soybean acres in question in Kansas appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Wisconsin dairy farmer who was an early adopter of raising beef calves for an extra revenue stream says it has really helped his bottom line. Randy Ebert and his family milk 68-hundred Holsteins, and they also sell Angus-Holstein cross calves. He says, “This is one of the few things that is helping us combat […] The post Farmer’s beef on dairy expanded to on-farm processing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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