Nebraska has become the fourth state to ban lab-grown protein. On Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen signed a bill into law that bans the production, sale, promotion and distribution in the state. While it doesn’t affect plant-based alternatives, the measure specifically targets proteins derived from animal cells. He says the long-term health impacts are unknown, and…… Continue Reading
Rules Committee working to advance budget bill
The Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Ag Committee presented their case to the Rules Committee as the House continues its work to advance a budget bill. Chairman Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) says the Committee was tasked with cutting $230 billion from its budget. “And proud to report that we exceeded our…… Continue Reading
Ag groups working to protect farmer access to crop protection tools
The American Soybean Association and other ag groups have filed a brief with the Supreme Court for glyphosate labeling clarity. In this episode of Managing for Profit, ASA’s senior director of government affairs Kyle Kunkler explains what this means for farmers. The post Ag groups working to protect farmer access to crop protection tools appeared first…… Continue Reading
ACE Ethanol Conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the ACE Ethanol Conference The post ACE Ethanol Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Farmers make tough crop marketing decisions
Farmers across the Corn Belt are navigating uncertain commodity markets. In northeast Missouri, Matt Wright says he delivered some forward-contracted old crop corn to the elevator and feed mill this week. “Like everyone else, I wish I would have sold more but you just never how the markets are going to go. We’re just trying…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, mostly higher ahead of direct cash business and this week’s Cattle on Feed report. June live cattle closed $.20 higher at $213.17 and August live cattle closed $.07 lower at $207.85. August feeder cattle closed $.02 higher at $297.50 and September feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
MO farmer trying to capture quality alfalfa
A farmer in central Missouri says the persistent rains have created a narrow window to complete the first alfalfa cutting. Jay Fischer tells Brownfield there have been two days, at best, between rains to get fieldwork done since early March. “Alfalfa likes to lay down when it gets big and it rains. It’s starting to…… Continue Reading
Soil-residual herbicides that can be applied to emerged corn
Some farmers might be unsure which soil-residual herbicides can be applied to emerged corn. University of Illinois Extension weed scientist Aaron Hager says there are dozens of commonly used products that won’t cause injury. “Now some of these you can go fairly late in fairly tall corn, whereas others are fairly short. Maybe two-leaf corn,…… Continue Reading
Asparagus harvest starts with nonstop growth
An asparagus grower says this has been his first season with multiple all-night harvests. “That asparagus wanted to grow, and it did, it really showed us who was boss there for a few days.” Fourth-generation farmer Derek Oomen tells Brownfield picking started the first week of May. “Usually we’ll have busy starts, but what we…… Continue Reading
Widespread prevent plant expected in Delta
An excessively wet planting season has worsened in the last month for farmers across the Delta. “It’s changed from flood water to rain water.” Several thousand acres of Jeff Rutledge’s farm in Jackson County, Arkansas flooded in early April. He says there’s been about 10 inches of rain in the last week. “Most of the…… Continue Reading
