An ag economist says strong demand for beef continues despite headwinds. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there are multiple areas that are cause for concern. “What is domestic beef demand going to look like at the price levels that we’re seeing and as we see some kind of macroeconomic changes, if we…… Continue Reading
Soybean aphids becoming more prevalent
A crop protection specialist says soybean aphid detections are starting to become more prevalent across parts of the Midwest. Ron Geis with Corteva says soybean aphid pressure can develop very quickly. “That might require some attention here. They’ll sort of sneak in and you might check your fields on Thursday, Friday and not seeing much.…… Continue Reading
BASF agronomist discusses Nemasphere, first SCN biotech trait
A seed agronomist says soybean cyst nematode has become increasingly problematic in recent years. Bill Backhaus with BASF says SCN populations have been adapting to SCN-resistant varieties. “This year we’ve got pretty good beans out there. If you drive around, you see a lot of great looking fields, but we’re being robbed right now. So…… Continue Reading
Smith: China needs U.S. soybeans
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says farmers shouldn’t worry about a lack of interest in ag exports from the world’s largest soybean buyer. Jason Smith from Missouri says China needs U.S. soybeans. “They cannot purchase the quality and the amount of soybeans from us in all the other places in…… Continue Reading
Missouri pastures conditions remain well above the 5-year average
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says grass conditions are worsening in part of the state. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield the southern part of the state hasn’t seen a lot of rain since the 4th of July. “And with two weeks of extreme heat, it’s starting to show up a little bit…… Continue Reading
Soybean Diseases to Watch
The beginning of August is a critical time for disease management in soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear recommendations from Michigan State University’s plant pathologist for reducing the impact of white mold and other diseases. The post Soybean Diseases to Watch appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
ISDA donates $2 million to help local food banks address food insecurity
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a $2 million grant will help local communities address food insecurity. Don Lamb says funding was awarded to eleven food banks. “The need is so great and when you think about us moving $2 million into that system, I think that’s big,” he says. “At…… Continue Reading
Not as much old crop this year
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says most of their customers have wrapped up marketing the 2024 crop. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “There was quite a bit of unpriced old crop corn as we entered August a year ago.” He says, “We just heard so many anecdotal reports of country grain elevators buying quite a…… Continue Reading
Grassley weighs in on USDA reorganization plan
The senior senator from Iowa says USDA should’ve consulted Senate Ag Committee members before announcing its reorganization plan. Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “They wouldn’t have picked Des Moines, Iowa, but I’d like to know why Kansas City was picked over Des Moines, Iowa, because we’re the biggest agriculture state in the nation at least from…… Continue Reading
Concerning margin outlook
Rising input costs are a concern for a farmer in southern Minnesota. Ryan Mackenthun of Brownton says margins are top of mind for this year and beyond. “Costs, input costs, farming next year. I’m actually going through lining up my operating note for next year and going to the bank and bringing some numbers into…… Continue Reading
