New technology introduced this week in the dry fertilizer market could be a gamechanger for farmers. Zac Rissi, business development specialist with New Leader Manufacturing, says the NL720 spreader brings a new level of efficiency. “We’ve increased the spread widths to 120 feet with this machine.” He says, “So the productivity increases dramatically with that…… Continue Reading
2024 ag equipment purchases and leases down
The President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association says there are fewer ag-related purchases and leases this year. Rose Oswald-Poels tells Brownfield only a few farmers are replacing equipment. “The costs of equipment right now are so high and then again coupled with the higher interest rates we’re currently seeing, there’s not a lot…… Continue Reading
Minnesota crops struggle to recover from wet spring
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says crops have struggled to recover from a wet spring. Patrick O’Leary of Danvers tells Brownfield it’s been a dfficult year. “Our early planted crops had a lot of challenges with water, late planted crops it seems like they’re a little bit behind because of a lack of some heat…… Continue Reading
Efficiency the focus of latest sprayer and spreader advancements
Efficiency is the focus of the latest developments in the world of sprayer and spreader technology. “Maybe the equipment isn’t getting any bigger but it’s definitely going more into technology.” KJ Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), tells Brownfield… “The better technology, the more we can work on nutrient stuff.” He…… Continue Reading
The Most Politically Outspoken Country Singers
These country stars are very, very vocal about their political beliefs. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were all lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5650. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $2.0775. One sale was reported at $2.09. Cheese barrels were down $0.06 at $2.2225. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.01 at $3.15. No…… Continue Reading
Richard Simmons’ Cause of Death Revealed
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Big week for new crop corn, soybean export sales
The USDA is reporting strong new crop corn and soybean export sales for the week ending August 15th. Export demand for fall and winter delivery corn and soybeans has improved after the drop in price, as China led the way for new crop beans while Mexico picked up a significant amount of new crop corn.…… Continue Reading
2024 season has very high yield potential
An ag meteorologist says a cooler and wetter summer had been ideal for crop production across many parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University’s Jeff Andresen says most crops have made it past sensitive development periods without too much stress. “It has been a wet summer, at least for the southern half or more of…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Maren Morris, The Chicks Join 2024 DNC Lineup
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