The Minnesota Ag Policy bill is headed to the desk of Governor Walz. House Ag Committee chair Jeanne Poppe tells Brownfield the legislation passed both the House and Senate unanimously. “Most of it is just good policy that updates things and allows farmers to do their jobs well (and) allows the Minnesota Department of Agriculture …
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May 17
Wet soils make farmers pick their planting spots
A lot of farmers are having to pick and choose where they can plant based on field conditions. Winfield United agronomist Jon Zuk recommends evaluating the worst parts of fields first. “We know those spots, so go to the waterways. Go to the places where you know you have tile issues, those sorts of things. …
May 17
Planting delays take toll on Minnesota farmer
Planting delays are taking a toll on southwest Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon. “It’s tough, it’s emotionally tough, but this is what we do. Last year was not much different (so) we’re hoping it straightens out here pretty soon.” The Worthington corn and soybean grower says he’s considering shorter season corn hybrids as it gets deeper …
May 17
Restrictions lifted on US beef exports to Japan
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced Japan will lift its longstanding import restrictions on US beef. He says the new agreement will pave the way for expanded sales to the nation’s top global beef market and allow beef products from all US cattle, regardless of age, to enter Japan effective immediately. The current restrictions were …
May 17
Getting the most out of your precision ag data
Margins are tight and farmers continue to look for the best ways to maximize their return on investment. In this Managing for Profit, Eric Taipale describes how farmers can use Sentera products to not only improve the quality of the data farmers receive, but help to boost their bottom line. Continue reading Getting the most …
May 17
Indiana farmer says new trade aid package needs adjustments
The administration has announced a new round of market facilitation payments for farmers impacted by the U.S.-China trade war. Indiana Farmer Mike Beard says the payments must be recalculated for corn farmers who received a penny per bushel in the first round of payments last year. “That bottom line impact to me was nearly 60 …
May 17
Is desk dining healthy?
Dining at your desk, we’ve all done it, but is there a downside? There can be. Listen below… Healthy Living ~ desk dining Continue reading Is desk dining healthy? at Brownfield Ag News.
May 16
Cattle, hog futures higher on demand expectations
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed higher as contracts were oversold and due for a bounce. Feeder cattle futures closed higher on the same factors plus some focus on long-term demand potential. June live cattle closed $.80 higher at $110.47 and August live cattle closed $.97 higher at $107.95. August feeder cattle …
May 16
Caution about early corn hybrids and replanting
A Northeast Missouri agronomist tells Brownfield that growers should take their time in this delayed planting season before switching from the corn hybrid they’ve chosen to an early maturing one, “I would, you know, be very cautious about switching away from that hybrid too early because obviously it fits your acres well.” Jody Foutch, with …
May 16
USDA adds to ASF surveillance
The USDA is ramping up its African Swine Fever preparedness efforts by implementing a heightened surveillance plan. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, states, and the veterinary diagnostics laboratories to test for the disease. To make the surveillance testing for ASF effective and efficient, the USDA …