Mark DuFau Josh Hammond Mark DuFau with Aerovironment can talk at length about the company’s Quantix unmanned aircraft, but that’s not half the story. DuFau and Josh Hammond are believers in the data and services offered through mapping acreage, allowing farmers to spot crop health and operational issues that might otherwise be missed. The Quantix …
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Mar 07
From southwest specialty crops to the Corn Belt
There’s a story behind the circumstances that led a Yuma, Arizona-based company to be doing business in the Corn Belt. Eric McEwen says the company evolved from it’s first focus of specialty crops and is now a recognized force in row crops. AUDIO: Eric McEwen Continue reading From southwest specialty crops to the Corn Belt …
Mar 07
Red meat stocks down during January
The USDA says red meat stocks in cold storage at the end of January were down 1% on the year at 1.120 billion pounds. Pork was down 3% at 562.71 million pounds, while beef was up 2% at 510.065 million, because of differences in demand. Total poultry was slightly lower at 1.25 billion pounds, with …
Mar 07
Preventing ASF continues to be a priority for pork producers
The spread of African Swine Fever throughout Asia hasn’t slowed. National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom says the industry is working to keep the disease out of the U.S. And, strict biosecurity practices have helped prevent foreign animal diseases that have been endemic in China for several years out of the US. “China …
Mar 07
Michigan FFA Convention underway
The Michigan FFA Association is encouraging members this week to Be the Reason and inspire others as part of their 91st State Convention. National FFA Eastern Region Vice President and former Michigan FFA President Adrian Schunk from Mason tells Brownfield her keynote focused on being intentional. “If we have negative thoughts, then negative actions are …
Mar 07
Indiana corn, soybean farmers join national farm groups backing USMCA
Indiana corn and soybean farmers are joining national ag commodity groups in their call for Congress to ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement as soon as possible. Joe Steinkamp, a farmer and ASA board member, says growers understand the importance of the relationships they’ve developed in Canada and Mexico. He says keeping the trade routes …
Mar 07
USDA 2019 farm income forecast up
The USDA’s first forecast of 2019 farm income shows a 10-percent increase to nearly 70 billion dollars. USDA economist Warren Preston says increased crop and livestock receipts are partially offset by higher production expenses. And Preston says they’re also projecting an almost four-percent increase in farm debt this year. “The sector’s risk of insolvency is …
Mar 07
Kress: CFAES is preparing students for the changing ag industry
The dean of the Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences says the school is preparing students to be leaders in the changing agriculture industry. Cathann Kress says it’s more critical now than it’s ever been. “We really I think have to do more to help a wider group of young people …
Mar 07
Farm groups pushing back against nuisance lawsuits
The verdicts in nuisance lawsuits against North Carolina pork producers continue to garner national attention. The first judgement from three trials which awarded neighbors of North Carolina hog farms more than 500-million-dollars in punitive damages last year is being appealed. Andy Curliss, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council says these nuisance lawsuits aren’t about …
Mar 07
Unlocking the genetic potential of a crop
Vegetative and reproductive plant growth is dependent on photosynthesis. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen talks about photosynthesis, the third of the five stages of the Unlock 5 crop life cycle strategies, and how it plays a role in maximizing yield potential. Continue reading Unlocking the genetic potential of a crop at Brownfield Ag …