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 These outdated concaves can cause…… Continue Reading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
Nozzles, pressure, tank mix, speed matter when spraying
A Purdue University weed scientist says spraying herbicides effectively requires getting all of the little things right. Dr. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield using the right nozzles, pressures, tank mixes, and application speed matters. “All of those little things seem like they might not be important as we’re trying to make an application, but if you…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat see gains amid shifting yield and export forecasts
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, cementing week-to-week gains. The USDA’s production guess is up slightly from August, but below 2024 due to acreage differences, and ending stocks were higher. While the average yield is record large, that projection could decline further once harvest gets widespread because of the dry finish to…… Continue Reading
Grassley says Senate faces time crunch to finalize skinny farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests passing what remains of the farm bill in 2025 will be difficult. The Iowa Republican says Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman is committed to finishing the job by the end of the year. “With limited time left on the Senate Floor, and considering all legislation that still needs to…… Continue Reading
