Bayer has announced its Crop Science division will be moving crop protection production, research, and development to Germany by the end of 2028. The move is part of the company’s five-year framework to counter pricing challenges with Asia and strengthen global competitiveness. Bayer says it will continue to focus on innovative products and technologies aimed at…… Continue Reading
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins in Nebraska
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ stops in Nebraska. The post Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins in Nebraska appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
May WASDE highlights tight soybean stocks
The executive head of Terrain says this month’s USDA supply and demand report highlights potential room for improvement for soybean prices. John Newton says projected new crop soybean ending stocks of 295 million bushels make for a tight supply. “That’s a pretty low level of ending stocks and should we have any type of weather…… Continue Reading
CNH selects MSU & Penn State for methane tractor partnership
CNH is partnering with Michigan State University and Penn State University to support education and research efforts using New Holland’s new fully methane-powered tractor. Product Marketing Manager Sean Dorosz tells Brownfield the T6 Methane tractor is well-suited for dairies with anaerobic digesters. “You have a complete circle of activity from feeding the cows with the…… Continue Reading
Eighteen Ohio counties placed under ODA spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has placed eighteen counties under a spotted lanternfly quarantine to help reduce the spread of the invasive species. Director Brian Baldridge says the insect has slowly made its way into northeastern Ohio, threatening the state’s ag industry. “They can do a lot of damage to our wine industry, our vineyards,…… Continue Reading
Timeline for widespread expansion in the cattle herd remains uncertain
The chief economist for the USDA says the cattle industry is still waiting for widespread herd expansion. Seth Meyer says record-high cattle prices are putting many producers in a tough spot. “Talk to some of the cow-calf folks, and yes, those feeders are worth a lot of money,” he says. “But the decision is, do…… Continue Reading
Hong Kong a surprise tariff target
Some soybean importers from Hong Kong were not expecting to be targets when the Trump administration issued tariffs on dozens of countries. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association executive director Joe Smentek is there as part of a USDA trade mission and says Hong Kong considers itself independent from China. “Soybeans coming into Hong Kong had enjoyed…… Continue Reading
Investigation continues into multi-state cattle theft fraud
The Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement’s investigation into a multi-state cattle theft fraud scam continues. According to Tyler Harper, Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner, Garrett Hill, aka Jared Smith, allegedly advertised cattle for sale, required victims to pay a deposit via an app or online transfer, and then never delivered the cattle. Hill was arrested…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer hopeful Summit carbon pipeline project continues
An Iowa farmer says the recent passage of a bill to restrict eminent domain by the state legislature creates uncertainty about the future of carbon pipelines. Kelly Nieuwenhuis says he was an early supporter of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. “I was very disappointed that the Iowa Senate would pass a bill like this this…… Continue Reading
Most Illinois pastures in good shape
A central Illinois cattle producer says his pastures are off to a good start. David Mool, who raises cattle and row crops in McLean County, tells Brownfield… “Pasture conditions have improved substantially.” He says, “They’re just getting going good. The grass is seeding out maybe a little shorter than I like it to seed. Not…… Continue Reading
