Farmers are encouraged to visit with their ag lender when considering prevented planting. Caleb McConnell with Compeer Financial says there are a lot of variables as wet weather continues to delay fieldwork. “It’s definitely something we keep in mind, and we would like people to put pen to paper and see how that prevented plant …
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May 21
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on climate change and the ag sector
USDA Dairy Council president and CEO Tom Vilsack was one of those testifying at the Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on climate change and agriculture. The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing this morning on “Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector”. Testifying were Kansas cattle rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe; UC-Davis animal scientist Dr. Frank Mitloehner; Nebraska farmer …
May 21
President Trump grants Missouri emergency declaration request
Some Missouri communities, farmers and ranchers are breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Mike Parson says President Donald Trump has approved his major disaster declaration request in response to historic spring flooding this year. The governor’s April 24 request said $25 million in qualifying expenses had already been identified. The declaration makes federal assistance available …
May 21
Engaging the next generation of agriculture
It’s no secret the aging farm population is a challenge the entire ag sector continues to face and bringing more young people back into the industry is something that’s being addressed on a global level. In the US, just 9 percent of farmers are under the age of 35. In the European Union, that …
May 21
GROWMARK introduces AgValidity program
GROWMARK announced Monday it is partnering with technology vendors from across the world with its new AgValidity testing program. “In essence what we are trying to do is help growers solve what are the key technologies, software, platforms, products that they need to be looking for in the future.” Brendan Bachman with GROWMARK says AgValidity …
May 21
What’s pea protein and why is it in food?
Peas are becoming an increasingly popular protein source in the food industry. Pea protein is typically made from the yellow split pea, a high fiber legume with many essential amino acids. Healthy Living ~ pea protein Continue reading What’s pea protein and why is it in food? at Brownfield Ag News.
May 20
Corn rallies 40 cents on planting delays
An extension grain market economist tells Brownfield this spring’s planting delays have provided a second chance to farmers pricing corn. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says it’s been a quick spurt higher as wet conditions continue to keep planters out of fields. “Old crop spot prices for corn in southwestern Minnesota have the …
May 20
Minnesota legislature likely headed to special session
The director of government relations for Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) believes the legislature is headed to a special session and says many MFU priorities remain in play. Stu Lourey tells Brownfield the Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Governor Walz spent the weekend hammering out a state budget so committee leaders can move …
May 20
Wisconsin corn planting 35% complete
Wisconsin farmers took advantage of more than four days suitable for fieldwork last week. The USDA Crop Progress report says corn planting went from 14 to 35 percent complete, with producers avoiding low spots and heavy soils. Heavy rains did halt fieldwork again over the weekend. Soybean planting is 12 percent complete, 10 days behind …
May 20
Storms across much of the Heartland; heat Southeast
A storm system currently emerging from the Rockies will rapidly intensify later Monday and on Tuesday while crossing the central and southern Plains. By mid-week, the storm will weaken while crossing the upper Midwest, while a new system will develop across the Intermountain West. Toward week’s end, the latter storm will also traverse the Plains, …