Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Hot, dry weather in portions of Brazil is affecting early yields and parts of Argentina are expected to receive more rain, leading to flooding in some areas. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange did lower its planted area estimate for soybeans slightly, citing heavy rainfall. Beans also have …
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Jan 18
Early soybean planting is changing field observations
Shawn Conley speaks to Wisconsin Agribusiness Association’s 2019 Agribusiness Classic A soybean researcher says producers are changing production practices, and that is bringing field observations they’re not used to. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says more soybeans are flowering before June 21st and it’s all about farmers pushing super-early soybean planting. He says, …
Jan 18
Early SHP cover crop data shows no yield drag, increase in organic matter
Insights from data collected by the Soil Health Partnership (SHP) shows that cover crops do not result in a yield drag. “I think farmers are concerned that when they adopt a cover crop that they’re going to see a yield drag,” said Dr. Maria Bowman, lead scientist for the Soil Health Partnership, “and the fact …
Jan 18
What to know about FSA temporarily reopening
Earlier this week, USDA announced it would be temporarily reopening some FSA offices while the government shutdown continues. Farmers now have today and next Tuesday to visit their local office, and a state director says you should only contact FSA regarding existing farm loans. Minnesota State FSA executive director Joe Martin says the limited reopening …
Jan 17
A positive outlook for ag equipment
A regional sales manager with Kubota says the market for ag equipment remains strong despite the down farm economy. David Lease says farmers are investing in both new and used equipment as they continue to face tight margins. “As the economy stays a little bit stale in the farming sector, equipment is going to wear …
Jan 17
Seasoned Illinois farmer compares drones to tractor cabs
A farmer of 50 years says using a drone on his farm makes farming more fun and allows him do more. “I think back to when we first got cabs on tractors. Were they worth it? No. But, would you do it without it? No. So, we just go ahead and do it.” Paul Taylor …
Jan 17
Wisconsin dairy resolution defeated at AFBF meeting
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President says his delegates unsuccessfully asked the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention to change its dairy policy to consider supply management. Jim Holte says, “The position that our delegates took in December in our annual meeting (was) not either to oppose it or support it, but to consider it, and that’s …
Jan 17
Ohio Pork Congress
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will cover the Ohio Pork Congress February 13 in Columbus, OH. Continue reading Ohio Pork Congress at Brownfield Ag News.
Jan 17
Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground for the Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance in Indianapolis on February 11. Continue reading Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance at Brownfield Ag News.