Bushel Plus is a product designed to help farmers understand the grain loss they might be experiencing out of the combine. At a recent precision ag conference in Saskatoon, we discussed the Bushel Plus system with global channel sales director Matt Grant. AUDIO: Matt Grant Continue reading Bushel Plus grain loss prevention system at Brownfield Ag News.
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Nov 30
Ag Hopes for Trade, Farm Bill Wins this Week
Agriculture, never shy making its wants and needs known to power, is hoping for a two-fer this coming week. First, business and industry broadly and agriculture most specifically want to wake up Sunday morning to hear that President Trump kissed and made up with China’s President Xi Jinping at their dinner and trade chat December …
Nov 30
NASCAR driver sees parallels between farming and racing
The No. 14 DEKALB® brand Ford Fusion race car debuted at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend Oct. 19-21 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer drove the DEKALB brand car to a 13th place finish. Bowyer told Brownfield there was a great deal of pride in having the …
Nov 30
ISU weed scientists issue dicamba recommendations
Iowa State University weed experts have issued recommendations for the spraying of dicamba herbicides. ISU Extension weed scientist Bob Hartzler says the volatility of those products is still a big concern, which is why they continue to recommend pre-emergence applications only. “Those are made early in the spring when temperatures are cooler, and so there’s …
Nov 30
USMCA is signed, but challenges remain
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have signed a new trade agreement after more than a year of negotiations, but challenges remain. The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA and must be ratified by lawmakers in each country. A major sticking point for Canada and Mexico has been the steel and aluminum tariffs. Leaders from the …
Nov 29
Processing to alleviate dairy contraction in Michigan
Michigan officials say hopefully more dairy processing projects will sustain the state’s largest ag industry. Representative-elect Luke Meerman is a dairy farmer from Ottawa County. “I can still see the tractors running up and down the road of farms that aren’t in existence today and that’s hard to see.” He tells Brownfield some of the …
Nov 29
More mixed signals from Trump
President Trump on Thursday continued to send mixed signals on resolving trade issues with China. As he prepared to leave for his high-stakes meeting in Argentina with his Chinese counterpart, Trump told reporters that while he’s open to a trade deal, he’s not sure he wants one. He said he’s happy with the money coming …
Nov 29
Ag looks for ‘certainty’ out of Trump-Xi meeting
An Iowa State University ag economist hopes some “certainty” comes out of the upcoming meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China. ISU ag economist Chad Hart says there’s a lot riding on that meeting “Tell us whether these tariffs are going to be here long-term or not,” Hart says. “Anything that sort of causes …
Nov 29
Wisconsin Farmers Union Food & Agriculture Competition Roundtable
On December 7, Brownfield’s Larry Lee will cover the Wisconsin Farmers Union Food & Agriculture Competition Roundtable in Madison. Continue reading Wisconsin Farmers Union Food & Agriculture Competition Roundtable at Brownfield Ag News.
Nov 29
Mill Creek Watershed Workshop
On December 5, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be on the ground in Stevens Point, Wisconsin for Mill Creek Watershed Workshop. Continue reading Mill Creek Watershed Workshop at Brownfield Ag News.