Cortney Cowley An economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says they are seeing more farmland on the market this winter. Cortney Cowley says while farmland prices have been surprisingly stable, the question is whether demand will keep pace with the increased supply in 2019. “Even though we still appear to be in …
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Feb 19
Stormy pattern for much of the Heartland
During the next 3 days, a complex and powerful storm system will emerge from the southern Rockies and move northeastward into the Great Lakes region. A large area from the southern Rockies into the upper Midwest will receive heavy snow, while portions of the middle and northern Atlantic States will have to contend with snow, …
Feb 19
Soil scientist says spend limited soybean input dollars where it matters
University of Wisconsin Soil Science Professor Carrie Laboski Dr. Carrie Laboski with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Soil Science tells Brownfield their field trials show the importance of pH levels and potassium for soybean production. Continue reading Soil scientist says spend limited soybean input dollars where it matters at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 19
What’s kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented tea that some claim has special health benefits. Kombucha starts with green or black tea with bacteria, sugar and yeast added. After a week or two, it’s fermented. That means it has probiotics – which are good bacteria that promote good gut health. Continue reading What’s kombucha? at Brownfield Ag News. …
Feb 18
Scherder Farms wins Missouri Leopold Award
Scherder Farms was presented the Missouri Leopold Conservation Award, sponsored in part by Missouri Soybean. Tom Steever spoke to John Scherder who says he uses many conservation practices in his cattle and row crop operation. He considers cover crops to be among the most important practices. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought to you by …
Feb 18
Dairies under tremendous financial stress
Continued low milk prices are causing a tremendous amount of stress on dairy farmers. Minnesota Department of Agriculture director of mental health Ted Matthews says dairy farmers don’t have many options when prices for the commodity they produce are depressed. “With dairy, they can’t hold their product and hope that in six months or a …
Feb 18
Researcher says pH & potassium critical for soybean success
A University of Wisconsin soil scientist says during tough financial times, farmers need to put their soybean fertilizer money where it will do the most good. Dr. Carrie Laboski says two big factors affecting beans are pH and potassium levels. “We can sometimes see as much as a 40% yield reduction when soil pH is …
Feb 18
GMO chocolate? Yes!
A Fresh Look gave away GMO chocolate bars the week before Valentine’s Day. Why GMO? The question is, “Why not?” Continue reading GMO chocolate? Yes! at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 18
Diversifying markets promotes profitability
Trade rifts, growing supplies of protein, and opportunity for demand are just a few of the reasons diversifying markets help improve the bottom line for livestock producers. In this Managing for Profit, Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation talks about the opportunities new markets present for both beef and pork. …
Feb 16
Pattern remains very active Nationwide
A series of poorly organized disturbances will traverse the country during the next several days, delivering widespread, generally light rain and snow. In the West, precipitation will taper to scattered rain and snow showers, although chilly conditions will persist and—in some areas—further intensify. Substantially below-normal temperatures will also expand to cover all of the Great …