A southern Illinois farmer says deciding if he should spray fungicide this summer has been a challenge. Matt Rush, who farms in Wayne County, tells Brownfield he’s concerned about his corn crop. “You know the economics of putting fungicide on $4.00 corn is a tough decision.”  He says, “They’re starting to see a little tar…… Continue Reading

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says it’s going to be tough to make money with the corn crop this year unless commodity prices get a boost. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “we’re quite a ways short of breakeven right now where the market is, because of inflation and high costs.” Vanderwal says seed prices are…… Continue Reading

Consistent rains have been helping the corn in northern and mid-Missouri. In Carroll County, Nathan White says corn is doing great. “2014 was a good year. I don’t know if it will get up to that in our area this year, but it looks decent,” he says. “The hill sides are excellent. The lower river…… Continue Reading

A University of Missouri Extension specialist says the rice crop is well ahead of schedule this year and harvest could start in mid-August in the Missouri Bootheel. Justin Chlapecka tells Brownfield “I’ve talked to some consultants that may be draining fields as early as next week. That’s tremendously early. We’re 10 days to 2 weeks…… Continue Reading