More than 20 Minnesota FFA students pledged to become ag teachers during the Minnesota FFA Convention Tuesday. Twenty-two Minnesota FFA members signed with nine universities and technical colleges during a ceremony to demonstrate the students’ intention to join the ranks of teachers who have instructed, coached, and mentored them. One of them is Glencoe-Silver Lake…… Continue Reading
Rains delay corn planting
The recent rains have kept west-central Missouri farmer Ronnie Russell from wrapping up corn planting. “The last day I planted was this past Saturday and I was pushing it a little bit, because we’d had recent rains of about 1.5 inches.” He says a lot of corn in his area of the state was planted…… Continue Reading
Corn, soybean markets monitor planting weather
An ag economist says the markets haven’t been impacted by planting delays in parts of the Midwest. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says some areas have received a good amount of moisture over the last week. “People always want you to come out and say ‘we’re way behind and the market should be rallying.’ Don’t…… Continue Reading
Farmer discusses planting delays in southern South Dakota
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
