Global demand for new crop U.S. corn continues to be strong. The USDA says that during the week ending July 31st five buyers picked up 124.5 million bushels of new crop corn last week. Still a few weeks away from the new marketing year, corn sales have been boosted over the past several weeks by…… Continue Reading
Eastern Illinois farmer prepping for harvest
An eastern Illinois farmer says harvest is just a few weeks away. Bryan Severs, who grows corn and soybeans in Vermilion County, tells Brownfield… “When we come home from the Farm Progress Show, hopefully in less than two weeks, we’ll be able to get started on corn.” HE says, “We like to do 30% of…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau president conveys importance of crop protection tools to Trump
The president of American Farm Bureau suggests the Trump administration is gaining a deeper appreciation for crop protection products. AFBF president Zippy Duvall says during a recent meeting with President Trump they discussed the importance of crop protection tools like pesticides. “I can’t tell you how many times he said ‘tell me why that is,…… Continue Reading
Window for fungicide applications closing
A plant pathologist says time is running out to apply fungicide on this year’s corn crop. Tamra Jackson-Ziems with UNL Extension tells Brownfield growers may have a difficult decision to make. “We want to protect corn during grain fill stages, but not everyone’s going to need to spray and with input costs the way they…… Continue Reading
Indiana FFA focused on agricultural education at this year’s state fair
The Indiana FFA State Sentinel says the Indiana FFA Pavilion is an opportunity to connect consumers with different sectors of the ag industry. Jesus Santana says extending the pavilion into the Indiana Young Farmers Building this year allows the organization to expand its reach. “In the center of the building, we have our Corteva AgriScience reps here to explain a little…… Continue Reading
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction rewards Wisconsin fair exhibitors
Youth exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair benefited from their hard work at Wednesday’s Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. The annual event, hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation and Wisconsin State Fair raised $381,350. The livestock that brought in the highest bids were the Grand Champion Crossbred Steer exhibited by Josie Lorentz…… Continue Reading
High Oleic Soybeans
Soy Checkoff investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits help farmers manage pests, weather extremes, and access markets that offer premiums. Learn more about the role of high-oleic soybeans in this Managing for Profit with the United Soybean Board, featuring Kyle Durham. The post High Oleic Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Land values, cash rents remain strong
A new USDA report shows that most cropland prices have climbed between three and ten percent in the past year. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National tells Brownfield the market for farmland remains strong. “The surprising thing to me is the stability we continue to see in spite of where commodities might have gone and continue…… Continue Reading
Dealer says tariffs are affecting machinery sales
A dealer says tariffs have definitely impacted the tractor and outdoor power equipment market. Darrell Stetzer with Central Wisconsin Powersports tells Brownfield tariffs on foreign parts and machinery have shaken up equipment sales. “That has changed the market completely for the last couple of months for us.” Stetzer says the increased tariffs have driven consumers…… Continue Reading
Farm family emphasises safety education
A Wisconsin family knows first-hand how important farm safety is. Wisconsin’s FFA typically works to educate people about the dangers on the farm like grain entrapments, power takeoff shafts, and rollover risks, but State Vice President Sam Mell from Waunakee is passionate about farm safety for another reason. “Having a sister who was in a…… Continue Reading
