An Illinois field crop entomologist says overall insect pressure has been minimal so far, but there are some later season pests to watch out for. Nick Seiter with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield Japanese beetle populations have decreased since last year. “In some cases, we might have had some get flooded out. In other …
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Jul 30
NPPD’s Community Solar Program
Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we discuss NPPD’s Community Solar Program with Tim Arlt, general manager of retail for NPPD. Arlt talks about Nebraska communities that are involved with community solar and the benefits that community solar brings to those communities. …
Jul 30
It’s sweet corn season
It’s sweet corn season in many parts of the country – a treat many of us look forward to every summer. Think of sweet corn as human food. Most of the corn grown in the U.S. – known as field corn – is used to feed livestock. But sweet corn is just that – sweet …
Jul 29
Moniteau County health board meeting
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in California, Missouri on Monday, August 5 for the Moniteau County health board meeting where a CAFO proposal is on the docket. Continue reading Moniteau County health board meeting at Brownfield Ag News.
Jul 29
NCBA encouraged by this week’s trade talks
It’s a big week for trade talks as the US heads back to the table with both China and Japan. NCBA’s senior vice president for government affairs Collin Woodall says trade deals with China and Japan have been elusive, but they’re encouraged by this week’s round of talks. “We’re not expecting to come out of Shanghai …
Jul 29
Eight-percent of Arkansas corn mature
Eight percent of Arkansas corn has reached maturity, behind last year and the average. As of Sunday, corn was nearly equal parts fair, good and excellent, with 17 percent poor to very poor. One percent of soybeans were mature as of Sunday. Most of the crops was in fair to good shape. For cotton, 97 …
Jul 29
Livestock Facility Siting Rule Public Hearing (ATCP 51- the CAFO rule)
Brownfield’s Larry Lee will be on the ground in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on August 15, 2019 for the Livestock Facility Siting Rule Public Hearing (ATCP 51- the CAFO rule). Continue reading Livestock Facility Siting Rule Public Hearing (ATCP 51- the CAFO rule) at Brownfield Ag News.
Jul 29
Swine biosecurity clinic offered for junior exhibitors at IL State Fair
Junior swine exhibitors will be educated on biosecurity and foreign animal diseases at the 2019 Illinois State Fair. Jenny Jackson with the Illinois Pork Producers Association says they are teaming up with Ohio State University to offer a free clinic called “Becoming a Swientist.” “Now, more importantly than ever, it is vile that we have …
Jul 29
More farmers are interested in drainage systems
More farmers are looking at the costs and benefits of investing in drain tile, especially since they can possibly have it installed in prevent-plant acres before the fall rush. We’ll hear from Josh Babb with Illinois-based Timewell Drainage Products on Managing for Profit. Josh Babb discusses drain tile on Managing For Profit Continue reading …
Jul 26
Missouri’s Platte County Fair brings back livestock shows
Jack Habjen Among the many Upper Midwest county fairs that have been happening, a Northwest Missouri county fair has brought back an agriculture tradition. Missouri’s Platte County Fair, situated barely outside the perimeter of the Kansas City International Airport, has brought back livestock shows after a ten-year absence. “We’re finding people like myself with kids …