Deer damage in Michigan can cause at least 10 percent yield losses in soybean fields, but in some areas it’s even greater. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Vice President Scott Wilson discusses research efforts underway to stop the damage. The post Soybean Farmers Target Deer Damage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
Strong Outlook for U.S. Soy in Colombia
Colombia is the sixth largest market for U.S. agriculture and the world’s third largest importer of U.S. soybean meal. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association director discusses how the U.S. is working to help boost soybean sales to the country. The post Strong Outlook for U.S. Soy in Colombia appeared…… Continue Reading
A cool-off ahead for the Heartland; a wet pattern for the far southern, eastern Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures throughout the northern and western U.S., as well as Florida, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the central and southern Plains, mid-South, southern Corn Belt, and interior Southeast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall along the Pacific Coast and across the…… Continue Reading
Prevent plant can lead to tough choices
Mike Boen with Compeer Financial Services tells Brownfield some areas have seen a larger number of prevent plant claims than usual, and it’s given farmers some difficult choices. The post Prevent plant can lead to tough choices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Making sure teenagers are getting the right nutrients
Beef is packs a punch when it comes to the nutrients it provides. Shalene McNeill, executive director of nutrition science, health and wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it’s great for brain development. AUDIO: Healthy Living on nutritional benefits of beef The post Making sure teenagers are getting the right nutrients appeared first…… Continue Reading
Cooler conditions to move into Great Plains this week
Cooler conditions should be in place across the Great Plains by midweek. Curtis Riganti with the National Drought Mitigation Center says extreme heat will give way to more seasonable temperatures and some rain chances. “The more widespread rains are probably likely to occur more across the Oklahoma panhandle and western Kansas and maybe a few…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 2 | Soybean Checkoffs Go Global
In this Missouri Spotlight on Soybeans podcast, listen to experts with Missouri Soybean explain why it is important that soybean farmers are involved in their checkoff decisions and why they should know how the checkoff investments are being used. You can also learn about the checkoff funding of global soybean marketing services and what moves…… Continue Reading
Consumer confusion around lab-grown protein
There’s consumer confusion around lab-grown protein. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association executive director Bryan Whaley says that’s because it’s referred to by several names. “Is it a lab-grown protein, or is it a lab-grown meat? All of those things are confusing. I’ve heard everything from it’s fake meat, some people have called it just ‘goop.’ Lab-grown protein…… Continue Reading
Kansas corn conditions down slightly following heat wave
A northeast Kansas farmer says corn and soybean conditions continue to be strong, despite excessive heat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… “The crop conditions, especially the corn where it’s so far along, just really look magnificent,” he says. “Though we’re going to need some rain to finish stuff up.” According to USDA, as of Sunday, the…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son
Country music star Kane Brown and wife Katelyn embrace new parenting challenges with the arrival of son Krewe. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
