A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says planting progress has slowed due to wet conditions. Brian Hefty farms nearly 3500 acres with his brother Darren near Sioux Falls. “We’re dealing with the same things everyone else is right now. We’ve been out of the field for almost a week here because of the rain.” He…… Continue Reading
Keep an eye on seeding rates
A field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids says a higher seeding rate doesn’t always mean higher yields. Luke Schulte, based in Ohio, says farmers should adjust seeding rates based on location and soil type. “We’ve seen incredible results, not only more moderate plant populations on 60% of the genetics and hybrids out there today,” he says. “But, we also need…… Continue Reading
Wheeler leaves Missouri Soybeans
The CEO and Executive Director of the Missouri Soybeans has resigned. Gary Wheeler was at Missouri Soybeans for 11 years and previously served as the CEO of Missouri Corn. In a statement, he thanked the Missouri Soybean board and staff and said he looks forward to the next chapter in his career. Deputy Executive Director…… Continue Reading
Finding “horsepower” in unique places
A first-generation Illinois farmer says she’s found a unique answer to the “horsepower” needs of her specialty operation. Ruth Burke, who’s also an assistant art professor at Illinois State University, says draft animals, like her oxen, are making a comeback on small farms. “I’ve got a four-year-old team of milking shorthorn steers.” She says, “Their…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.02 at $1.72. Twelve sales were recorded, ranging from $1.68 to $1.72. Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.7025. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter was down…… Continue Reading
Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will meet the 2025 Indy 500 Milk Women The post Introducing the Indy 500 Milk Women appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
May is beef month in Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared May as National Beef Month. And Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield… “We are the third largest cow-calf state in the nation. We have a lot of cattle in Missouri with more than 58,000 farms having cattle on them.” The meat processing industry also contributes nearly $6 million to…… Continue Reading
North Dakota the first state to enact ‘failure to warn’ law
North Dakota is the first state to say federally approved pesticide labels are the law. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center says it’s a strong statement as pesticide injury lawsuits continue against manufacturers for failing to warn about the health risks associated with using products. “That label alone is a sufficient defense against…… Continue Reading
Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year
Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity prices. “If we have an upswing in price, try to just sell a little bit here and there, hopefully make a little bit, but I…… Continue Reading
Farmers could get a break on fuel prices
An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last year. “If you can find those places where you can save a little bit of dollars, I think you’ll definitely help your bottom line. When…… Continue Reading
