An agronomist says planting won’t come without its challenges for farmers this spring. Phil Krieg with Syngenta Crop Protection says fall weather conditions prevented many farmers across the Corn Belt from finishing up most of their field work. He says they’ll have to work exceptionally hard to get a jump on weed control this …
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Feb 21
USMCA leaders working to ratify agreement
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’s cautiously optimistic the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will have congressional approval by summer. Perdue was joined by his Canadian and Mexican counterparts this morning at the Ag Outlook Forum. “We’re moving as expeditiously as possible (on USMCA consideration), we’ve notified through the U.S. trade ambassador and Congress and …
Feb 21
Farm Bureau urging comments on new Clean Water Rule
Farm Bureau groups are galvanizing members to comment on the new Clean Water Rule. Leslie Holloway, head of regulatory affairs with the Missouri Farm Bureau, tells members the new rule is better than the far-reaching Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule under the Obama administration, “This proposed rule is completely different from that. It IS …
Feb 21
Missouri Soybean Center Symposium
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Tom Steever will be on the ground in Columbia on April 10, 2019 for the Missouri Soybean Center Symposium. Continue reading Missouri Soybean Center Symposium at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 21
A solid root system supports crop development
As the size and complexity of the root system increase, it provides a consistent supply of nutrients, water, and support. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen talks about Plant Architecture, the second stage of the crop life cycle, and the role it plays in increasing yields. Continue reading A solid root system supports crop …
Feb 21
Gonzales: FFA offers opportunities and shapes career paths
Indiana FFA State Secretary Brittany Gonzales says because she didn’t grow up with an agricultural background, contest and leadership opportunities first drew her to FFA. The Tri County FFA member says she’s gained so much more from being involved in the organization over the past five years. “I changed my career path and I’m going …
Feb 20
2019 acreage a moving target
There are some predicting the swing to more corn and fewer soybeans in 2019 will be less pronounced than once thought. Illinois ag economist Todd Hubbs is forecasting 91 million acres of corn and just under 86 million acres of soybeans, but says a lot can happen between now and planting time. “The big uncertainty …
Feb 20
Renewed efforts to bring ag license plate to Minnesota
The director of the Minnesota FFA Foundation says there’s progress in bringing a specialized agricultural license plate to Minnesota. Val Aarsvold tells Brownfield bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate after similar efforts fell short in the legislature a year ago. “On the House side, we’ve gone through a couple committees and …
Feb 20
Sombke thanks Gov. Noem for E30 support
South Dakota Farmers Union members were in Pierre Tuesday advocating for agriculture issues. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke met with Governor Kristi Noem expressing appreciation for the governor’s support of E30 ethanol blend fuel. “Also [we can] grind through this corn helping the local farmer get a better price and cut down on dependence on …
Feb 20
EU might cut soybean purchases if auto tariffs begin
The European Commission President says if President Trump imposes new tariffs on cars, the EU would probably not stick to its promise to buy more U.S. soybeans and energy. Jean-Claude Juncker told a German newspaper that Trump assured him import tariffs would not be placed on European cars in the immediate future, but that might …