Not a lot of changes for the USDA’s national crop condition ratings over the past week. Development weather continues to be seen as generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains. 73% of U.S. corn is called good to excellent, unchanged on the week, with 88% silking, 42% at the dough making stage, and…… Continue Reading
Kansas farmer says crops are in need of a timely rain
An eastern Kansas farmer says his crops could benefit from moisture this month. Daniel Anderes tells Brownfield his corn crop got off to a great start. “Now it’s kind of fell off the radar, but the corn itself is looking very good. We actually walked some fields the other day and we’re in dent stage…… Continue Reading
Get a closer look at new arena at MO State Fair
A new year-round arena is being built on the Missouri State Fairgrounds and director Jason Moore says starting this week, fairgoers can check out the progress. “We’re going to engage our fairgoers to make them part of the project. We’ll do some tours and route our tram route through the build site and have some…… Continue Reading
Biostimulants can help farmers enhance nutrient uptake
The first biostimulant for nitrogen use efficiency has been certified through the Fertilizer Institute’s program. Jon Leman, commercial vice president of Hello Nature USA, says biostimulants can help improve yield potential. He tells Brownfield their product uses soy meal as a base to help crops increase nutrient uptake. “It’s going to help the plant overcome…… Continue Reading
Crops conditions remain strong across Nebraska
A south-central Nebraska farmer says his crops are beating his expectations this summer. Randy Uhrmacher says warmer temperatures and moisture have been critical. “Corn and soybeans are looking much better than I anticipated two months ago. We started getting some rain and the weather has been pretty good for crops overall.” The USDA says corn condition…… Continue Reading
Petitions available for new Illinois Wheat Development Board
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says petitions are now available for wheat growers interested in becoming candidates for the new Illinois Wheat Development Board. John Howell, who farms in Randolph County, tells Brownfield, “The checkoff program’s passage back in the spring makes identifying the first nine individuals to serve as a board of…… Continue Reading
Ag Innovation Field Day
Brownfield’s Carah Hart attends the Ag Innovation Field Day. The post Ag Innovation Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly highter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.55. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0750 at $1.78. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were up $0.04 at $1.75. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0175 at $2.4625. …… Continue Reading
Lack of frogeye leaf spot a pleasant surprise
An extension plant pathologist suggests it’s a bit surprising certain crop diseases aren’t more of a problem this year. Daren Mueller with Iowa State University tells Brownfield while conditions this growing season have been near perfect for most diseases, the previous two seasons were abnormally dry in many regions. “There’s that whole disease triangle that…… Continue Reading
Federal Issues Forum with Senator Ricketts
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican will attend the Federal Issues Forum with Senator Ricketts at the Nebraska State Fair. The post Federal Issues Forum with Senator Ricketts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
