The ranking member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says Congress needs to do more to help implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on a state-by-state basis. During a subcommittee hearing on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Angie Craig said state policies can help SNAP reach more participants. “Undermining or restricting state options will only take…… Continue Reading
Planning for Next Year
In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations. The post Planning for Next Year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa livestock marketer continues to grow in first year
A livestock marketing facility that reopened under new ownership a year ago continues to see steady growth. President and CEO Curt Larson from Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield their Maquoketa, Iowa location took a lot of work to get it ready and operating. LarsonMaquoketaUpdate1 :14 “…trying to accomplish.” Equity Cooperative has a Waukon,…… Continue Reading
West Nile Virus found in SW Wisconsin horse
Wisconsin officials have confirmed a new case of West Nile Virus in a horse. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say an unvaccinated three-year-old quarter horse stallion in Grant County is the first confirmed case in a Wisconsin horse this year. Grant County is in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and borders Iowa…… Continue Reading
Farmer financial assistance could bridge funding gap
An ag policy specialist says when it comes to financial assistance for farmers, timing is everything. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers are stuck in a financial gray area. “We did see some emergency assistance passed at the end of 2024 that’s paid out this year that helps some with cash flow,…… Continue Reading
More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are being worked on this fall, and appropriations are front and center.” He says, “We think there’s going to be…… Continue Reading
Nebraska sorghum farmer optimistic about crop growth
A Nebraska farmer says he’s considering adding more sorghum acres to his crop rotation next year. Tyler Bose of Arcadia says its production value is hard to ignore, especially when margins are extremely tight. “Honestly, my seed cost is a big chunk of it. I can plant dry land sorghum that’s going take roughly about…… Continue Reading
Generally favorable weather; a few showers on from the eastern Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, cool but dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation. Many Midwestern communities reported weekend readings below 40°F, along with scattered frost, although temperatures were not low enough to significantly threaten immature summer crops. On Sunday, September 7, daily-record lows included 36°F in Sioux City, Iowa, and 39°F in Springfield, Illinois. On…… Continue Reading
Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation along the Atlantic Seaboard and across the western half of the U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad area stretching from the southeastern…… Continue Reading
Cover crop biomass helps control problem weeds
Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… but how much biomass does it take to do the job? Weed scientist Rodrigo Werle from the University of Wisconsin has more about that on…… Continue Reading
