Ohio farmer says he expects harvest to start early

A southern Ohio farmer says he expects to start harvest as early as next week. Greg Corcoran says it’s been a rough year. “We’re pretty deficient across all three counties that we farm in,” he says. “I’d like to get, I mean we could get a couple inches of rain and then it would, the ground…… Continue Reading

BASF launching soybean line

BASF is showcasing its first ever soybean line at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Bryan Perry with BASF tells Brownfield… “Our Xitavo soybean seed brand will be launching 12 varieties this year in a mid-group 2 to a mid-group 4 maturity range,” he says. Perry says the existing Xitavo yields a 3.4 bushel average increase…… Continue Reading

Let crop insurance agent know about silage plans

A product analyst with Country Financial says farmers planning to chop corn silage need to first have a conversation with their crop insurance agent. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Farmers who are going to chop silage, call your agent and get that notification sent to them.”  He says, “Especially if you’re only going to chop a…… Continue Reading

Harvest begins for west central Indiana farmer

A west central Indiana farmer says early harvest results are promising. Jason Brier, who farms in Warren County on the Indiana/Illinois border, says he began harvesting his March planted corn last week. “Doing my 101 day that I’ve had for the past few years, just about 300 acres worth.”  He says, “I’m very pleased with…… Continue Reading

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