Cotton export sales notch marketing year low

The USDA says old crop cotton export sales hit a marketing year low during the week ending July 11th. That low for cotton is partially due to questions over global economic growth, including growth in China, which would impact consumer spending on things like clothing. Pork, corn, sorghum, and soybean oil also posted week-to-week declines,…… Continue Reading

New technology aims to help conserve underground water

New technology could help cattle feedyards improve water use efficiency. Jas Dale with Western Kansas Irrigation says the company’s mobile education water lab can process feedyard lagoon water back into useful cattle drinking water. “We can filter the water from 3,500 micron down to less than seven,” he says. “At the end of the filtration…… Continue Reading

Getting the most out this year’s crop

A Helena product specialist says the fungicide decision could be a difficult one for some farmers this year. Emily Swartz says market conditions have a lot of her growers on the fence. “But we need to be smart about what we’re seeing in our crops and what our expectations are for that fungicide pass,” She…… Continue Reading

Indiana Pork announces 2024 Taste of the Fair

The director of communications at Indiana Pork says the Indiana State Fair is a great way to connect consumers with the state’s pork producers.  Jeanette Merritt says the pork tents will also provide some education.   “They can enjoy their pork burger, but they can also learn about how pork can be part of a healthy diet,”…… Continue Reading

Tar spot confirmed in Illinois

A Bayer agronomist says tar spot has been confirmed in Illinois. “Not every black speck you find is to tar spot, but we’ve found some.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield conditions are prime. “These growing conditions are perfect for it to continue to infect and sporulate.”  He says, “It’s still hard to…… Continue Reading

Denmark’s the first country to introduce livestock CO2 tax

In June, Denmark became the first country to introduce a carbon emission tax on livestock and European Milk Board chair says the tax will have a significant impact on the country’s dairy industry.  Denmark organic dairy farmer Kjartan Poulsen tells Brownfield this is part of the Green Denmark agreement.  “We are heavily regulated and have been…… Continue Reading

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