Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has formed a bipartisan caucus to educate Members of Congress on crop insurance programs. “We know the need for that because as I travel all around our congressional district and meet with our growers, they tell us how important this is. I know that we have a lot of our family …
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Jul 19
Getting this crop to the finish line
Between the weather delays and the less than ideal planting conditions – the 2019 growing season has been one like no other. In this Managing for Profit, Greg Thompson with Sentera talks about how growers can use their technology to make management decisions on the fly and helping to boost the crop’s performance. Continue reading …
Jul 18
Agronomist says nutrient deficiencies are evident in Ohio corn crop
A WinField United agronomist says the corn crop in Ohio is experiencing nutrient deficiencies. Ohio-based Joe Rickard says wet conditions have caused higher than normal deficiencies in boron. “All the growers have noticed it’s been wet, so that boron that has been in the soil has leached away and that’s why we’re seeing some …
Jul 18
USSEC looks to markets other than China
Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soy Export Council The CEO of the U.S. Soy Export Council (USSEC), Jim Sutter, says they’re working to replace lost export sales to China by focusing on other markets. “We’re working with customers who have been long-time customers, but where our market share was low because we just didn’t …
Jul 18
Bayer Crop Science Business update and Field Tour (for Media)
Brownfield’s Cyndi Young and Shannon Yokley will be on the ground at the Bayer Jerseyville, Illinois Agronomy Center as Executives from Bayer will welcome media to its Jerseyville Agronomy Center for an update on the crop science business and a field tour. The field tour will include demonstrations of the company’s latest pipeline innovations. Continue …
Jul 18
Missouri Governor Parson establishes Flood Recovery Advisory Group
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order establishing a state Flood Recovery Advisory Group. The advisory group will provide input on flood recovery priorities and assess the state’s current levee system. It will include members from the Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and others. The advisory group will submit its initial report …
Jul 18
Illinois farmer learning from trial year of hemp production
A central Illinois farmer says this is a trial year for hemp production and he is learning from it. “It’s not all about the profit this year, it is more about the learning this year.” Jacob Wade from McLean, Illinois tells Brownfield delayed planting of his corn and soybeans didn’t allow him to plant his …
Jul 18
Dairy processors challenged to reach today’s consumers
The CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin puts the onus on dairy processors to reach consumers. Chad Vincent says customers want product innovation, and it’s the dairy processors that can provide it. “The cheese companies, the milk companies, they’re the ones that we’re working with a lot to help them understand: innovate or die.” Speaking …
Jul 18
Michigan Gov. Whitmer hosts Agriculture Roundtable
Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip will be in Adrian for an agriculture roundtable hosted by Michigan Governor Whitmer on July 18, 2019. MDARD Director Gary McDowell, Senator Dale Zorn and Representative Bronna Kahle will also be there to discuss the governor’s FY2020 budget recommendation and the difficult farming conditions caused by one of the wettest years on record. Continue reading Michigan …
Jul 18
Mexico, Canada buy U.S. pork, China passes
The USDA says Canada and Mexico bought U.S. ag goods during the week ending July 11th, even as all three nations wait for the enaction of the USMCA trade pact. Mexico was the leading buyer of pork and wheat and the third biggest buyer of beef, while Canada also purchased up U.S. beef, pork, and …