Planting continues to pace ahead of normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn planting reached 44 percent, two days ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the five-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans are 22 percent planted, compared to 17 percent at this time a year ago and 20 percent normally.…… Continue Reading
Corn planting slightly behind normal pace in Iowa
Wet conditions slowed planting progress across parts of Iowa last week. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn is 49 percent planted, which is three days ahead of last year but two days behind the five-year average. Corn is 10 percent emerged as of Sunday. North Iowa farmer Rusty Olson tells Brownfield warmer weather forecast…… Continue Reading
Tennessee corn planting surpasses halfway mark
Several good days for fieldwork helped speed up planting in Tennessee. The USDA says 63 percent of corn, 37 percent of soybeans, and 14 percent of cotton is planted. Pastures continue to improve, with 69 percent rated good to excellent. Topsoil moisture is 16 percent surplus, and subsoil moisture supplies have a 14 percent surplus.…… Continue Reading
Weather patterns causing spring delays in Indiana
A central Indiana farmer says unpredictable weather patterns have caused spring planting delays. Jonathon Sparks farms in Hancock County. “You don’t have to go very far south of us and they’ve gotten a lot of rain through Shelby and Rush counties,” he says. “We’ve gotten off to a good start, but that’s certainly not the…… Continue Reading
Planting weather outlook sends soybeans, corn lower
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Planting weather looks favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains into mid-month. The USDA says 30% of the U.S. crop is planted, compared to the five-year average of 23%, with 7% emerged, compared to 5% on average. There was also spillover pressure from crude and…… Continue Reading
Ag research coalition calls for funding in the name of food security
Leaders from the agricultural research community are calling on Congress to prioritize USDA funding amid spending cuts. Michigan State University AgBioResearch Director George Smith tells Brownfield the uncertainty for land-grant universities today is more significant than even during the pandemic. “It’s limiting their ability to do the work that is so important at this period…… Continue Reading
Efforts to increase interest in ag education
A student at Ohio State says there’s a rising interest in students wanting to pursue a career in ag education. Mallory Kramer says Teach Ag Ohio is helping students find careers beyond the traditional ag pathways. “They just think it’s taking your animals to fair, but really you’re advancing your leadership skills, getting involved by taking…… Continue Reading
Ag Retailers Association expects insecticide strategy to be workable
The Ag Retailers Association says EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy will be more flexible for the agricultural industry. Richard Gupton tells Brownfield modifications show the agency is listening to stakeholders. “ARA has worked with other ag stakeholders to inform them that the proposals that have been put out were not manageable and not workable,…… Continue Reading
Farmers Union advocates for new farm bill during Week of Action
National Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C. this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill. Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union. “We have over 100 members to advocate for getting action done. We’ve kicked that can down the road two times already, we’ve extended the 2018 Farm Bill. And…… Continue Reading
Corn planting will pick up soon
An agronomist says the short-term weather forecast should encourage more corn planting across South Dakota and Minnesota. Rick Swenson is with Peterson Farms Seed. “The forecast looks great with minimal rain in the next 10 days and I think that’s about as ideal as conditions can get to get the crop in and give it…… Continue Reading
