The co-chair of a new initiative that addresses challenges facing food and agriculture says he’s most concerned about soil health and water quality. Former RaboBank CEO Rajiv Singh says FoodShot is facilitating potential solutions to problems in production agriculture. “The one on top of the list is soil, soil health. (it’s) a big problem.” Speaking …
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Mar 27
Patience is key this planting season
Wet weather might delay planting in parts of the Midwest, but an agronomist says patience is key this planting season. Brent Tharp with Wyffels Hybrids based in Northwest Illinois says, “Remember, last year going into April we had snow on the ground across a lot of the Midwest and guys were getting pretty nervous, but …
Mar 27
AURI looking for the next value-added opportunities
The Ag Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is fulfilling its purpose to help boost farm income. AURI executive director Shannon Schlecht says the organization was created during the 1980’s farm crisis. “To look at ways we can re-envision our commodities to help create disappearance and help spur those farm gate prices to a higher level through …
Mar 27
Alfalfa health and input costs have farmers concerned
A Wisconsin seed dealer says farmers are not talking much about a possible late planting, but they are concerned about input costs and the health of their alfalfa fields. Bob Wilms from Renk Seed tells Brownfield the farmers he has talked to in northeastern Wisconsin are anxious to get in the fields. “They’re looking to …
Mar 26
Minnesota farmer says trade deals need to be done “yesterday”
A west-central Minnesota farmer says progress on the trade front can’t come fast enough. Noah Hultgren grows corn, soybeans, sugar beets, alfalfa, and kidney beans near Raymond. “We need trade deals, and we don’t need them in a few months or six months, we need them yesterday.” He tells Brownfield trade disruptions are hurting U.S. …
Mar 26
Missouri farmer watches for water from the north
A farmer in the path of high water says he lives with the possibility of his place being under water. “We realize there’s a lot of water that has to come our way,” said Todd Gibson, whose farm in western Missouri hugs the Missouri River. “We monitor daily now and they upgrade the forecast,” Gibson …
Mar 26
Minnesota Soybean knocking on Japan trade barriers
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is lobbying for greater access to the Japanese market. MSGA executive director Joe Smentek says a group from Minnesota discussed trade issues with members of the Japanese embassy in Washington, D.C. last week. “Two primary concerns that we have, number one is their valuation of crude protein as the only …
Mar 26
Agronomist gives tips on spring anhydrous application
An Illinois agronomist warns farmers not to apply anhydrous too close to planting this spring. Brent Tharp with Wyffels Hybrids based in Northwest Illinois tells Brownfield, “The amount of time between a spring anhydrous application and planting, the longer that window is, the safer it is. Soil moisture is a factor as well as the …
Mar 26
Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in Columbia, Missouri for the Keynote address by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Continue reading Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 26
Peoria Ag Lab removed from closure list in 2020 budget
Photo courtesy of USDA Representatives Cheri Bustos and Darin LaHood have announced the Peoria Ag Lab has been removed from the closure list and is recommended to be funded in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal. Bustos says the lab drives innovation for farmers, consumers and families across the country and calls the announcement a victory …