Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will cover the Ag Secretary Roundtable and Farm Tour in Janesville, Wisconsin on July 9, 2019. Wisconsin State Secretary Brad Pfaff and members of the State Assembly and Senate Ag Committees will participate. Continue reading Wisconsin Ag Secretary Roundtable and Farm Tour at Brownfield Ag News.
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Jul 03
Consistent rain needed after a wet spring
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says after a wet spring, crops need consistent rain this summer. “The fact that we have seen this excessively wet spring means that we can’t see the weather turn completely dry at any point because that will result in serious compaction of soil, crusting of topsoil, and will lead to significant …
Jul 03
Time of day influence on herbicide performance
A recent trial by Beck’s Hybrids at their Effingham, Illinois location shows significant differences in the effectiveness of herbicides based on the time of day they are applied. In this Managing for Profit, Sean Nettleton with Beck’s will reveal what time of day is ideal for spraying herbicides and explain what factors limit herbicide performance …
Jul 02
Floods will not slow down Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles have been emerging in Missouri for the past two weeks and are expected to reach peak emergence next week. Kevin Rice with the University of Missouri says the flooding in Missouri shouldn’t be a factor, “Unfortunately, we don’t think that the floods are going to have a dramatic effect on the overall population.” …
Jul 02
Missouri Soybean CEO: China trade talks a work on progress
The chief executive of Missouri Soybean says regaining soybean market share with China will not happen overnight. Gary Wheeler tells Brownfield he’s encouraged that President Trump has signaled continued talks with China, but he says ending the dispute will take patience. “None of this is to say that trade relationships have been perfect in the …
Jul 02
Cover crop on prevented plant acres will qualify grower for MFP payment
Growers who get a cover crop on prevent plant acres might be eligible for Market Facilitation Program payments. The Farm Service Agency’s Steve Peterson says the latest round of trade aid is not based on individually planted acres. “Acres have to be planted,” said Peterson, in an interview provided by the USDA, “but they don’t …
Jul 02
Minnesota Corn Growers invest in corn-based plastics research
The Minnesota Corn Growers is investing in the potential of corn-based plastics. MCGA president Brian Thalmann says the Association is giving more than $460,000 dollars to the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable Polymers. “We are continually looking for new and improved uses for corn, and the plastics industry is a huge potential market for …
Jul 02
US pork exports to Australia on the rise
Australia is becoming one of the fastest growing markets for US pork. US Meat Export Federation’s Joel Haggard says Australia has always been perceived as a beef eating nation, but the dynamic has shifted. He says research from their government’s shows Australians are consuming just under 62 pounds of pork annually. “That slightly edges out …
Jul 02
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 2, 2019
Jul. corn closed at $4.13 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $8.76 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $303.50, down $1.30Jul. soybean oil closed at 27.66, down 32 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.03 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $104.10, unchangedJul. …
Jul 01
Nebraska crops behind, but doing well
Most Nebraska crops are in good condition after last week. USDA reporters say topsoil and subsoil has more than 82% adequate moisture, and more than 11% has excess moisture. Sixty-six percent of Nebraska’s corn is in good condition, while 21% is fair and 10% is excellent. Ninety-eight percent of winter wheat has headed and the …