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
Beef on dairy continues to bring in revenue for producers
While beef prices remain strong, the herd isn’t growing very fast, which has created a market for beef-dairy cross animals. Beef on dairy is bringing additional revenue to dairy producers during times of tight margins. Mike North from Ever.ag has more about the popular option on today’s Managing for Profit. The post Beef on dairy…… Continue Reading
Rainfall, crop conditions vary along Illinois-Wisconsin line
USDA says most Wisconsin crops remain in good condition after a week of mixed weather conditions. Just over three days were suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sunday. Mike Berget raises corn and soybeans in LaFayette and Green County, Wisconsin and Stephenson County, Illinois. He tells Brownfield rainfall amounts vary widely. “South of Highway…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer says crops are behind and fields are weedy
A southeast Minnesota farmer is concerned weeds could get a foothold on soybeans. Ben Storm of Dover spoke to Brownfield Monday, the first day he’s been able to apply post-emergence herbicide on beans. “My beans are weedier than I would’ve liked them to be at this point in the year, but between the wind and…… Continue Reading
Good crop conditions in Southern Michigan
A southern Michigan farmer says crops look pretty good and disease pressure has been limited after the slow start to the growing season. Brian Preston tells Brownfield, “I don’t think things are growing as fast as maybe we would hope that they would be at this stage, based on when we got things planted.” “But,…… Continue Reading
85% of Iowa corn called good to excellent
An eastern Iowa farmer says his corn crop is off to an unprecedented start. Billie Danner is from the West Liberty area. “Just looks so good that we don’t want to get it ruined by any storms right now. But corn, I’ve got to say, this is the best looking corn that I’ve seen in…… Continue Reading
Adverse weather stymies in-season fieldwork across southern Minnesota
Farmers in southern Minnesota have been dealing with windy and wet conditions as they worked to finish postemergence herbicide applications. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse with Green Solutions Group says adverse weather also hampered top and side-dressing of nitrogen. “Wet field conditions, too much wind, all of the above can really cause some issues. And…… Continue Reading
