Application deadlines for Illinois farmers to enroll in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and special initiatives have been set for April 19th and May 17th. NRCS conservationist Eric Gerth says farmers can still sign up throughout the year… “But, when we announce these application deadlines, we take the applications that have been submitted up …
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Mar 11
Higher hay prices and beef producers’ bottom line
Hay prices have been trending higher in many parts of cattle country and it’s adding more financial stress for cattle producers. In this Managing for Profit, ag economist David Anderson talks about some of the trends in hay prices, how they are weighing on producers’ profitability, and some ways producers can get creative when feeding …
Mar 10
Alltech One Conference
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner will be on the ground for the Alltech One Conference May 19-21, 2019 Lexington, KY. Continue reading Alltech One Conference at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 10
Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholder meeting
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner will be on the ground for the Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholder meeting May 8-9, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. Continue reading Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholder meeting at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 08
HELM Agro US an economical choice
James Whitehead, the agronomy leader for HELM Agro US, says the company’s crop protection products are a logical choice for farmers. “Being a post-patent product, we are more economical for the grower,” Whitehead told Brownfield Ag News at Commodity Classic, “and in today’s times, where margins are slim on the commodities, that’s an important feature.” …
Mar 08
Timeline for de-listing wolf still gray
Livestock producers remain unsure of when the gray wolf might be removed from the Endangered Species List despite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service taking formal action to delist the animal. Ashley Kohls with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association says she anticipates litigation from those who oppose taking away federal protections for gray wolves in …
Mar 08
Return on investment shapes planting decisions
The farm economy and weather are shaping input decisions as farmers prepare to sow a crop in 2019. Quinn Showalter, head of sales for NK Seeds, says the company has a brand mission centered on technology, genetics, and value. “The reason we focused on those three words are (because) we believe that’s exactly what farmers …
Mar 08
Farmer says he’s gearing up for spring
Like many farmers in the Midwest, Mark Seib is doing what he can to get ready for the 2019 growing season. “We’re making some changes to equipment- on the planter we’ve worked those over and made some changes to them,” he says. “We’re starting to see weeds so we’re also thinking about our chemical program …
Mar 08
Corteva specialist says on-target application is a benefit of the Enlist system
Haley Nabors, new technologies specialist with Corteva, says on-target application is one of the benefits of the new Enlist Weed Control System. Nabors discussed the new technology with Brownfield at Commodity Classic. AUDIO: Haley Nabors Continue reading Corteva specialist says on-target application is a benefit of the Enlist system at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 08
Visiting with Iowa Corn Growers president Curt Mether at Commodity Classic
Curt Mether At Commodity Classic in Orlando, we visited with Curt Mether of Logan, Iowa, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, about challenges and opportunities in the corn industry. AUDIO: Curt Mether Continue reading Visiting with Iowa Corn Growers president Curt Mether at Commodity Classic at Brownfield Ag News.