The nutrient loss reduction strategy coordinator with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says more support is available for farmers and landowners looking to utilize edge-of-field conservation practices. Trevor Sample says new Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) Priority Watershed Implementation Grants are aimed at reducing nitrate pollution. “We’re going to be spending $788,000 of this gulf hypoxia…… Continue Reading
Soybean, wheat export inspections up on week
The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 26th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 began June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions. The post Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association Policy Meeting
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson travels with ISA and ICGA to cover the Association Policy meeting. The post Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association Policy Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
American Dairy Association Indiana Ice Cream Social
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will serve as a Celebrity Ice Cream Scooper. The post American Dairy Association Indiana Ice Cream Social appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Asian Longhorned Tick raising concerns for Indiana cattle producers
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says cattle producers across the state need to be proactive against the increasing threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick. Dr. Eric Renshaw with BOAH says the tick is a serious health risk to livestock and has been found in six counties across the state. “If an Asian Longhorn Tick bites a…… Continue Reading
Secretary Rollins says administration remains focused on trade
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains focused on increasing market access for U.S. agricultural goods. “The markets are there, we just have to fight for them and make sure that we’re getting our own farmers and ranchers and the great products we produce into those markets,” she says. “We’ll have more trade…… Continue Reading
Fungicide ROI
Corn and soybeans are in the ground and now must deal with a host of threats, including disease pressure. For many growers, it’s not a question of if disease will show up but when. Darrin Holder with WinField United says there are several ways growers can maximize yield potential this season by making fungicide applications…… Continue Reading
Trade news adds to market volatility
Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist with Stone X Group, says the U.S. and China have reached an agreement on rare earth minerals, which provides more certainty for the markets. And Suderman says more agreements between the two countries are expected. “The two things we can learn from that is, first: agreements can be reached with…… Continue Reading
Meat processor sees stable demand despite increased prices
The president of the Illinois Meat Processors Association says consumer demand for pork and beef remains strong despite continued high prices. Buddy Raber, who owns Raber Packing Company in Peoria, says the elevated market is keeping many producers cautious. “You know, a year ago I would have told guys not to buy feeder calves because…… Continue Reading
