The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is no local person who is going to do that job.” David Jagodzinske says immigration reform is needed. “Why do they come? Just like our ancestors…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. corn, there could be additional market access for soybeans. “They don’t grow a lot of soybeans domestically, so I don’t expect that momentum to decline…… Continue Reading
Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain
Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in a successful harvest. “But many combines are still operating with designs that really haven’t been changed in many, many years. These outdated concaves can cause…… Continue Reading
Fall Fertilizer Considerations
After harvest, many growers will be thinking about fall nitrogen applications. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Ty Stender, says that because nitrogen is susceptible to loss through leaching and denitrification, farmers should consider the right nitrogen stabilizer to protect nitrogen in the soil over the winter to ensure it’s available come spring. The post…… Continue Reading
Late-summer warmth continues; beneficial rainfall ahead for the southern, western Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except along the northern Atlantic Coast, with the northern Plains and the western Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in…… Continue Reading
Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers
Nadja Barletta, brand activation manager, with Strauss says the companies clothing lines provides farmers and ranchers comfort and durability for any season in any condition. The post Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
A few showers on the Plains; late-season warmth continues across most of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, late-season warmth remains solidly in place, despite the arrival of a weak cold front and isolated rain showers west of the Mississippi Valley. Monday’s high temperatures should again reach 90°F or higher as far north as Iowa, continuing a trend that developed at the end of last week. With much of…… Continue Reading
Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices
The Secretary of Agriculture says the Trump administration is working on a financial bridge for America’s farmers who are facing low commodity prices. “I know it is one of the toughest, if not the toughest farm economy right now that we’ve seen,” she says. “In at least in my lifetime.” Brooke Rollins says the administration…… Continue Reading
Senator Duckworth: Biotechnology investment is key to U.S. food and national security
Congress continues to work to keep the U.S. at the forefront of biotechnology innovation. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology recently released a report that included policy recommendations to help the ag industry streamline new technologies. Commissioner Paul Arcangeli says 49 recommendations have already been submitted to Congress. “25 of them are already in…… Continue Reading
