A farm management specialist says prevented plant is the most confusing crop insurance product but it’s helping farmers get through this year. “Most farmers that are taking large amounts of prevent plant payments will have low to even negative net incomes.” Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield USDA’s Risk Management Agency has …
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Jun 26
Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground in Indianapolis July 9 for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting. Continue reading Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting at Brownfield Ag News.
Jun 26
Improving the stability of your soil
Establishing ground cover is an effective conservation practice, but a soil health specialist reminds farmers that isn’t the only step to improve soil health. In this Managing for Profit, Doug Peterson with the Natural Resources Conservation Service will highlight the benefits of good aggregate stability and outline the best practices to consider for the health …
Jun 25
Bill passes with no funding for USDA KC relocation
The Kansas City Star says the appropriations bill that passed the Democrat-controlled House this afternoon contains no funding for the USDA to move two of its agencies to the Kansas City area. An amendment to strike language in the bill prohibiting the relocation of the ERS and NIFA failed. The bill awards funding for the …
Jun 25
Lean hog futures bounce higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures ended the day mostly higher ahead of widespread direct cash business and steady retail beef prices. Feeder cattle futures closed mostly lower on long-term demand concerns and the mixed corn trade. August live cattle closed $.82 higher at $103.25 and October live cattle closed $.82 higher at …
Jun 25
Considering alternate forage crops
A forage specialist says the wet start to the year has impacted alfalfa production and quality, and dairy producers may need to consider alternative forages. Keith Johnson is an Extension specialist with Purdue University. “One that I think about that might work is planting a late to mature soybean that would give a good quality …
Jun 25
National ag policy forum at Minnesota Farmfest
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be the moderator for a National ag policy forum held during Minnesota Farmfest in Redwood Falls on August 6, 2019. Continue reading National ag policy forum at Minnesota Farmfest at Brownfield Ag News.
Jun 25
Farmers’ working capital at “critical low”
The working capital of U.S. farmers is very low, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. Brent Gloy with Agricultural Economic Insights says he was surprised by the low number which is $38-Billion dollars for 2019. Although the report did not take into account the recent rise in commodity prices or the upcoming trade mitigation …
Jun 25
American Dairy Association of Indiana 30th annual Ice Cream Social
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be in Indianapolis July 19, dipping ice cream as a Celebrity Scooper for the 2019 for the American Dairy Association of Indiana 30th annual Ice Cream Social benefitting Second Helpings. Continue reading American Dairy Association of Indiana 30th annual Ice Cream Social at Brownfield Ag News.
Jun 25
Slow start for Kansas wheat
The Kansas wheat harvest is off to a slow start. The crop has been slow to mature this year. And now heavy rains in south-central Kansas are creating further delays and quality concerns says Marsha Boswell with the Kansas Wheat Commission. “Those drown out spots are obviously affecting yield because they’re not going to be …