Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt are concerned about the spread of tar spot. Northeast Kansas farmer Brett Neibling says the disease caught him off guard when it was first discovered in his state two years ago and is actively scouting this year. “I just went out and scouted with one of my agronomists…… Continue Reading
Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade
An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing uncertainty around trade policy adds volatility to U.S. trade. Ian Sheldon says continued trade tensions with China could impact the bottom line for U.S. farmers. “Depending on the degree of tariff retaliation by China, I think there’s a real potential over the coming year, if things…… Continue Reading
Fighting rains and wildlife
A southeastern Illinois farmer says a challenging spring plagued by constant rains is being compounded by wildlife issues. Don Guinnip, who raises row crops and cattle in Clark County, says deer are setting him back as much as the weather. “I’ve been going around spraying beans, and you show up at a field, and half…… Continue Reading
Beef export challenges to China continue
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says beef plants currently face some obstacles getting exports into China. USMEF’s Joe Schuele tells Brownfield, “China has not been renewing or adding registrations for U.S. beef plants since all the way back in March,” he said. “The majority of our U.S. beef plants are not currently eligible to ship…… Continue Reading
Sen. Ernst praises EPA for WOTUS goal
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says she’s optimistic the EPA can finalize a new Waters of the U.S. rule by the end of the year. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield she hopes the agency takes a commonsense approach to identify which waters are subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. “What they are…… Continue Reading
USDA sees higher hay harvested area
The hay harvest is expected to be larger in 2025. The USDA sees all hay harvested area at 49.725 million acres, 1.232 million above the March guess and 335,000 higher than 2024. Harvested area for alfalfa and mixtures is pegged at 14.192 million acres, 420,000 less than last year, while other types of hay are…… Continue Reading
Indiana Barn Foundation Annual Meeting
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana Barn Foundation Annual Meeting The post Indiana Barn Foundation Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast at the Indiana State Fair
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast at the Indiana State Fair The post Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast at the Indiana State Fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Benefits of Book and Claim
Farmers could benefit significantly under the United States’ 45Z federal tax guidance. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship with the Illinois Corn Growers Association, explains how checkoff-funded research is demonstrating that a book and claim system for tracking sustainably grown corn benefits most Illinois farmers. The post Benefits of…… Continue Reading
USDA announces phased reopening of southern ports to cattle imports from Mexico
The USDA has announced a phased reopening of some southern ports to resume imports of live cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the two countries have been working together to combat the spread of New World screwworm, and this is a logical first step in resuming…… Continue Reading
