Farmers continue to learn about ways to improve the management of micro and macronutrients. While nitrogen gets most of the attention, a growing number of producers understand the significance of phosphorous. Now, a crop inputs distributor in the Upper Midwest has partnered with Climate Fieldview to use digital technology to assess fields. Continue reading The …
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Jul 24
Drain tile demonstration popular at Farm Technology Days
The wet springs of 2018 and 2019 have farmers looking closer at ways to manage field drainage. Josh Babb with Timewell Drainage Products tells Brownfield it’s been a busy year for installing drain tile systems for farmers. “Right now, it’s probably more prevalent than ever at the amount of prevent plant acres that are out …
Jul 24
USDA: Planted acres might be far different from harvested acres
A USDA official says the upcoming re-survey for planted acres will be done differently. USDA State Statistician Greg Bussler tells Brownfield the planted acreage report that is being re-done because of the spring weather and late planting decisions will also utilize additional tools. “USDA is going to use for this crop report besides surveying farmers …
Jul 24
Farm Technology Days adds ag career event
Wisconsin’s largest annual farm show hosted their first career day for youth, to highlight the opportunities they have for careers in agriculture. It’s the first time Farm Technology Days has put together a career day. “Pioneer Pete” Curran tells Brownfield 36 different schools from Wisconsin and Illinois brought FFA-aged students. “We gave them a cow …
Jul 24
FFAR awards $1 million to increase yields, combat water scarcity
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $1 million grant to Kansas State University to increase water efficient crop yields. The grant, which is part of the seeding solutions program, was matched by Kansas State University, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Corteva Agriscience, Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program, and the University of California. …
Jul 24
Milk futures break $18, cash dairy higher
Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange finally edged passed the $18 market while cash markets, declining stocks, and production provide strength. July Class III milk futures up a penny at $17.41. August up five cents at $17.71. September up four cents at $18.02. October three cents lower at $17.96. November through February contracts four …
Jul 24
Michigan commodity groups prepare for 30% losses
The head of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee says early estimates of the state’s planted acreage are lacking. Newly named Executive Director Janna Fritz tells Brownfield they’re estimating Michigan’s soybean acreage near 1.6 million with about 40-bushel yields. “Assessments at this point might see potentially from a 15 to a 30 percent decrease from what …
Jul 24
Ethanol stocks up for fourth week in a row
Ethanol stocks climbed again last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says supplies were up more than 324,000 barrels on the week to 23.689 million, the biggest reserve since late March and the fourth week in a row with an increase, even as production falls. That’s also about two million barrels above year ago levels. …
Jul 24
Be intentional with your words
Commentary. There are no more manholes in Berkeley, California. Gone are bondsmen, craftsmen and firemen. No more heirs, manpower or pregnant women. Fraternities and sororities are no longer recognized. No more he and she when referring to individuals. Gender-specific words have been banned from the city code. Confederate Railroad, a country rock/southern rock band founded …
Jul 24
Growth Energy launches new ad campaign criticizing EPA
Ethanol advocacy group Growth Energy has launched a new ad campaign criticizing the EPA for failing to address lost ethanol demand caused by small refinery exemptions. Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor, said the ads give a voice to farmers in rural communities who are most impacted by the EPA’s failure to follow the law. The …
