On November 28 Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Ken Anderson will be on the ground in AMes, Iowa for the ISU Integrated Crop Management Conference. Continue reading ISU Integrated Crop Management Conference at Brownfield Ag News.
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Nov 26
It’s important to keep up with ag technology
In his talks to farmers, Chad Colby advocates vigorously for every bit of technology producers can muster. At the heart of Colby’s ministry is that the latest hardware and software lead to greater productivity and profitability. He leads by example, employing the latest technology in aircraft navigation, broadcasting and communications. His message to farmers is …
Nov 25
A & L Canada is one of Canada’s largest ag labs
A & L Canada Laboratories is one of Canada’s largest agricultural and environmental labs. During a stop at a precision ag conference in Saskatoon, as part of the Global Affairs Canada Ag Technology Media Tour, we spoke with Nevin McDougall, president and CEO of A & L Canada. He told us about their new soil health diagnostic tool …
Nov 25
Calgary-based company specializes in manure treatment technology
Another interesting stop on the Global Affairs Canada Ag Technology Media Tour was Livestock Water Recycling, based in Calgary, Alberta. LWR bills itself “the world’s leading provider of manure treatment technology”. LWR works with farms around the world to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, concentrate and segregate nutrients for strategic fertilizer application, and recycle clean, …
Nov 25
Canadian company offers new tool to detect white mold in soybeans
The decision to apply fungicides to soybeans can be challenging. A Canadian company has developed a new product to help farmers make that decision. Heather Deobald, general manager of Saskatoon-based Quantum Genetix, tells us about Q-protect. (We spoke with Deobald at a precision ag conference in Saskatoon, one of stops on the Global Affairs Canada Ag Technology …
Nov 25
Long harvest for Canadian farmer
A Canadian farmer says he was especially relieved to finish his harvest this year. Steve Adams of Birch Hills, Saskatchewan says the canola harvest in northern Canada was particularly challenging. It began in mid-August and ran through the end of October. “Four snowfalls on the crop, I believe,” Adams says. “Never huge amounts—just little shots …
Nov 23
Cattle, hog futures up after Thanksgiving
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher, supported by Friday’s firm midday boxed beef, along with follow-through from Wednesday’s post-USDA report gains. December was up $.70 at $117.10 and February was $.17 higher at $120.92. Feeder cattle were up on the same factors as the live pit, with additional support from the weak corn. …
Nov 23
Soybeans, corn down in light post-holiday trade
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continued to watch late U.S. harvest activity, while getting ready for the upcoming G20 summit. President Trump and President Xi are expected at least meet during the discussions, but it remains to be seen how much progress, if any, is made following the recent …
Nov 23
Current Brexit plan no good for U.S. farmers
British leaders say the Brexit plan released this week would not help American farmers gain access to their markets. David Davis of Britain’s Conservative Party is the former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. He told Agri-Pulse the Brexit proposal would not allow the U.K. to control their own regulations or tariffs, meaning …
Nov 23
Statistician group opposes USDA plan to move ERS
A group that specializes in statistical studies questions Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue’s plan to move the Economic Research Service out of Washington. Steve Pierson with the American Statistical Association says, “What we have not been able to understand is what is the problem that the Secretary is trying to address? As far as we can tell, …