Michigan State University Extension’s Eric Anderson works with growers across the state to study their questions. In this Pods for Profit, he joins us for an update on Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Trials underway in 2025. The post On-Farm Soybean Research Relies on Grower Support appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
On farm research into nitrogen optimization continues
The Wisconsin Legislature funded a nitrogen optimization pilot program, helping farmers learn what their farms use and how farmers could potentially save on fertilizer costs while at the same time protecting water quality. Matt Ruark with the University of Wisconsin leads the consulting team helping farmers with their trials. The post On farm research into…… Continue Reading
Crop nutrition can help stave off tar spot
An agronomist suggests crop nutrition can play an important role in managing tar spot. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says nutrients help corn withstand disease pressure. “Specifically, I like looking at potassium. We know potassium helps with those cell wall strengths, which ultimately helps with lodging or standability if we get storms. But equally as important,…… Continue Reading
Van Ahn: ag exports still strong despite tariff threats
Over the weekend, President Trump said he would impose a 30 percent tariff on the European Union and Mexico in August and a market analyst says she’s over the tariff roller coaster. “The tariffs get threatened, they get paused, put back on and get talked about.” Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company says…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin crops good, but getting dry hay a challenge
Frequent light rains have been beneficial to crops in most areas of Wisconsin. Jonathan Gibbs farms in the Fox Lake area and is also the current President of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. He says, “In my neighborhood, we’re looking pretty good.” The southernmost counties received the most rain, with some areas in Grant, Lafayette,…… Continue Reading
Wet conditions persist in eastern MO
Terry Schwoeppe, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says fields remain wet as the crops move through development. “It’s been very challenging all around, especially trying to get three days without rain to put hay up.” Schwoeppe says corn is just starting to tassel and the soybeans are sporadic. “We had to replant three times to…… Continue Reading
Dryness reducing Michigan’s crop condition
Michigan crop conditions are starting to subside in some areas where drought has been persistent. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield growing conditions have been mixed. “In the Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, think we’re about two weeks ahead and the crop looks really, really good,” she shares. “You move to the middle…… Continue Reading
Crops a little behind in Minnesota
Crop development is a little behind in Minnesota. Brennen Toquam grows corn and soybeans near Blooming Prairie in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield a warm start to July has helped. “Corn seems to be really taking off here, over the 4th of July. And same with the beans, seems like they…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower pressured by fund liquidation
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by fund liquidation and the recent trend in wholesale beef. August live cattle was down $2.85 at $219.35 and October was $2.92 lower at $216.77. August feeders were $5.85 lower and September was down $5.82 at $319.57. Direct cash cattle trade was…… Continue Reading
Crop development near trendline in Iowa
Crop development is near normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop numbers show corn silking at 36 percent, one day behind last year and one day ahead of the five-year average. Condition ratings held steady on the week at 85 percent good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 54 percent, three days ahead of a year…… Continue Reading
