As July ends, some crop diseases are just getting started… so farmers will need to scout fields and know what to look for as they try to save yields. Bill Verbaten from FMC has observations and some advice for producers next on today’s Managing for Profit. The post Watch for foliar diseases and be ready…… Continue Reading
A decent corn crop expected in northwest MO
A farmer in northwest Missouri says most of his corn moved through pollination well, but there are a few exceptions. Ryan Meyerkorth, who farms in Atchison County, says some corn had tassel wrap. “It’s like we saw early on in the growing season with rapid growth syndrome,” he says. “I was told by an agronomist…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up following Friday’s cattle reports from the USDA and ahead of this week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $227.87 and October live cattle closed $1.62 higher at $224.77. August feeder cattle closed $2.15 higher at $333.52 and September feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Modeling by MSU gives farmers insights into carbon efforts
Precision modeling research at Michigan State University will help farmers quantify and validate carbon intensity scores. Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “The dynamic baseline looks at what if you were to maintain the conventional tillage, where would you end up compared to the no tillage and the cover crops and the regenerative practices—it provides farmers with a much…… Continue Reading
Missouri continues to see impressive pasture conditions
The market news manager with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the state has some of the best pasture conditions in the nation. “We removed everything from the drought monitor,” he says. “We’re 100% drought-free.” Tony Hancock tells Brownfield he’s talked to several producers around the state who are wrapping up their second cutting of…… Continue Reading
Rain provides relief to Michigan crops
A southern Michigan farmer says an inch and a half of rain over the weekend was much needed. Jay Williams tells Brownfield crops have had very little moisture this past month along the Ohio border. “We were getting to where we were kind of desperate for rain here before this past weekend, but things look…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer says soybeans have canopied
A southwest Minnesota farmer says his soybeans are coming along nicely. Bob Worth of Lake Benton tells Brownfield his crop has canopied. “They’re beautiful, on 30 inch rows. So yeah, they’re good.” USDA’s latest weekly crop report says 36 percent of soybeans in the state are setting pods, compared to the five-year average of 45…… Continue Reading
Deadline approaching for Iowa farm lease agreement terminations
The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says farmers need to act soon if they plan to terminate or renegotiate a farm lease ahead of next year. Austin Peiffer says farmers must notify their landlord by September 1st if they plan to not renew their agreement. “If there’s no termination, the lease continues just the…… Continue Reading
Crop conditions continue to improve in Iowa
Crop conditions continue to improve in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report says 87 percent of corn and 82 percent of soybeans statewide are in good to excellent condition. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz tells Brownfield crops are benefiting from ample moisture, but some parts of the state have received too much…… Continue Reading
Contributing factors to lower cattle placements
An ag economist says several factors contributed to the 8 percent decline in placements in the USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says a lot of producers who have been battling drought conditions in recent years are in a much better position this year. “They think about where…… Continue Reading
