Missouri Soybeans’ Grain Smart Field Day, on Wednesday, June 4th, features demonstrations for farmers and firefighters on how to prevent grain bin fatalities. The event, held at the Farm for Soy Innovation south of Columbia, also includes demonstrations of biobased Soy Foam fire suppressant and AGI’s cutting-edge BinManager. The post Grain Smart Field Day to…… Continue Reading
A much warmer pattern ahead for the Heartland; near-seasonal distribution of rainfall
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions across portions of the interior Southeast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in the Pacific Northwest and from the middle and lower Mississippi Valley to the East Coast, excluding Florida’s peninsula, should contrast with wetter-than-normal…… Continue Reading
Adjuvents can make chemical investments go farther
We all know the cost of inputs is high, but spending a little money on the right adjuvents for the chemicals in the sprayer can make them more efficient, saving farmers money, time, and water while increasing yields. Joseph Rickard from Winfield United shares what they found in research. The post Adjuvents can make chemical…… Continue Reading
Get Out and Scout
Planting progress varies across the Midwest and Delta. While many farmers are finished with corn and soybeans, others have been rained out for weeks. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says that as planting winds down, scouting becomes critical for in-season crop pest management. The post Get Out and Scout appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Central Wisconsin grower pleased with first crop alfalfa
Weather has prompted a central Wisconsin dairy farmer to park the planter and harvest first-crop alfalfa. T.J. Draeger raises corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Marathon City. He tells Brownfield the frequent rains have made his alfalfa look fantastic. “We had good carryover from last year so it gave us the opportunity to actually chase quality…… Continue Reading
Walz signs Minnesota Ag Omnibus Bill into law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the Ag Omnibus Bill into law. The legislation funds the Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Minnesota Farmers Union vice president Anne Schwagerl says legislators were able to come together during a unique session. “In a time when we’re seeing kind of…… Continue Reading
Planting delays continue in central Missouri
A farmer in central Missouri says he would like a few dry and warm days to finish planting corn. “I like to have corn planted by May 15 if we possibly can.” Jay Fischer, who farms in Callaway County, says he didn’t meet that goal this year as persistent rains keep fields wet and muddy.…… Continue Reading
Crops avoid frost and snow damage
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says recent rains and cool temperatures have delayed some planting progress. “In fact, we had to cross our fingers and toes to avoid frost damage and even snow.” DuWayne Bosse says north of his farm there was a trace of snow this week, but he thinks crop damage has…… Continue Reading
The U.S. potato industry wants a trade deal
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic trade discussions between the U.S. and Japan will benefit U.S. potato growers. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the potato industry has been trying to get fresh potato market access into Japan for many years. “The opportunity is estimated at $150 million each year in new U.S.…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see profit taking, planting pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while ending the week higher. Near-term weather forecasts for planting and emergence generally look favorable. Some rain is probable this weekend, but at least as of Friday afternoon, severe potential seemed to be limited in most areas. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition report will…… Continue Reading
