A western Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting conditions have been ideal. Clay Schemm tells Brownfield, “I’m planting into moisture. I’m having to go two inches deep to get some of it now. At the start of planting, I had to go about an 1 and ¾ inches to get some of it and…… Continue Reading
CLAAS moving some combine production back to Germany due to tariff costs
A global equipment manufacturer says it’s transitioning some production of combines for Canada out of the U.S. due to the impact of tariffs. In a statement to Brownfield, CLAAS says its moving production of the 2026 Lexion 8000 series to Germany due to an increase in costs and trade uncertainty. The company says the change…… Continue Reading
Drought expanding in Missouri and beyond
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says a flash drought is affecting both crop and livestock farmers in Missouri. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield, “Soybeans could have used some more water in August. I think the worst of the drought being in southern Missouri, the pastures have really dried out quickly, most producers, it…… Continue Reading
New letter to Burgum calls for phosphate on critical minerals list amid high fertilizer prices
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking a resolution to help stabilize fertilizer markets. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst tells Brownfield a new letter on Wednesday asks Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to add phosphate to the U.S. Critical Minerals List. “The designation would bolster phosphate production right here in the United States,” Ernst said…… Continue Reading
Gov. Kehoe issues drought alert for Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued a drought alert for the state through December 1. The U.S. Drought Monitor currently indicates all or portions of 85 Missouri counties are experiencing moderate, severe or extreme drought. The alert declares the alert for any additional counties that might be affected moving forward. An executive order allows state…… Continue Reading
What’s pushing coffee prices higher?
Coffee is a staple in many households. But, like other foods, its cost has gone up exponentially. While there have been climate disruptions and inventory shortages, geopolitical issues, like trade policies, are also impacting its price. David Ortega is a food economist with Michigan State University. AUDIO: Healthy Living on coffee prices The post What’s…… Continue Reading
New Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chair focused on boosting farmer profitability
The newly elected chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says improving farmer profitability is a top priority. “The overall goal is to grind more corn.” Tim Thompson, who grows corn and soybeans in Morgan County, says continued development of export markets is critical. “The U.S. Grain and Biofuels Council today is looking at expanding…… Continue Reading
Texas state vet ‘not in panic mode’ after latest NWS case
The Texas state veterinarian says he’s not in panic mode after the latest detection of New World screwworm in Mexico earlier this week. “But, we’re in preparation and awareness mode most definitely.” Bud Dinges, executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission, says the latest case involves a heifer that was moved to a feedlot…… Continue Reading
The importance of harvest timing this fall
Some agronomy experts are concerned about the importance of harvest timing this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, two Ohio-based agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids explain how drought conditions across the state could impact yield. The post The importance of harvest timing this fall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; drier weather across the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a band stretching from the southeastern Plains into the Great Lakes region and…… Continue Reading
