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
Strong USDA needed to protect farmers
Potato industry leaders say they are concerned about how USDA staffing cuts could impact disease mitigation efforts at the border. Potato researcher and geneticist Dave Douches tells Brownfield the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is the industry’s last line of defense. “They’re helping protect the farmers,” he says. “ If we don’t have the…… Continue Reading
West-central Minnesota farmer makes planting progress
Planting is off to an encouraging start for west-central Minnesota farmer Noah Hultgren. “We finished sugarbeets at the end of last week. We had some rain, which was a good thing. And we’re probably two-thirds done with corn and just have a day of soybean planting in.” Barring rain later this week, he tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Study shows 2024 was a record year for biodiesel economic impact
A new study shows that the biodiesel industry helped contribute more than $42 billion to the US economy in 2024. Kate Shenk (shank), director of regulatory affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, says the organization’s report makes it clear that 2024 was a record-setting year. “These are real world results showing what we’re delivering for…… Continue Reading
Planting window opens up for Upper Midwest farmers
Ideal planting weather is expected across much of the Midwest this week. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville in southern Minnesota. “We missed a few of the rain showers that came through in the last week and-a-half, so we got started on some of our own stuff yesterday. So it’s nice to get…… Continue Reading
Tank Mix Flexibility
As growers begin applying Enlist herbicides this spring, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says there are several ways to get the most out of each trip across the field. He notes that one of the major advantages of Enlist is its superior tank mix flexibility, particularly with Enlist One. The post Tank Mix…… Continue Reading
Mexico top weekly export inspections destination
Mexico led the way for U.S. grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending May 1st. Inspections of corn and soybeans were above what’s needed weekly to meet projections for the current marketing year, while wheat fell short. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin soil moisture levels vary as some planters get rolling
Some Wisconsin farmers are glad to get a break from rain long enough to plant, while others are hoping for a long, slow soaking rain after planting wraps up. Cal Dalton raises about 13-hundred acres of hay, wheat, oats, corn, and soybeans plus beef cattle near Endeavor in south-central Wisconsin, and says the planter is…… Continue Reading
Soybean Meal Becomes More Attractive for Dairy Cows
Missouri Soybeans’ strategic plan includes boosting soybean meal demand for livestock feeding, including dairy cows. Producing more meal, thereby lowering costs, improves livestock farmers’ bottom lines. Market Development Director Matt Amick says aside from lower costs, dairies in other parts of the country should consider relocating to Missouri to be nearer to land, water, and…… Continue Reading
Concerns grow over uncertainty in the ag economy for 2025
An economist says there are several issues that could create more uncertainty for the ag economy in 2025. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says he’s concerned about supply and demand for U.S. commodities. “We’re seeing prices in the doldrums right now. Unfortunately, I don’t see anything changing in the near future.” He says…… Continue Reading
