On a recent mission to Brazil Missouri Soybean members brought back valuable observations. Market Development Director Matt Amick says a competitive disadvantage is that Brazil is a low cost producer. … Click the icon below to listen. … Continue Reading
A Wisconsin farmer who serves on the U.S. Grains Council board says much of the export business is based on grain quality and good relationships with trading partners. Shane Goplin tells Brownfield the U.S. has more regulations, leading to higher costs, but the feed efficiency of U.S. corn can make up for the added cost.…… Continue Reading
A leader with USDA says there has been some bipartisan support for crop insurance in farm bill discussions. Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the crop insurance title could be strengthened to help producers facing extreme drought and higher risks of flooding. “We’re always looking for ways to tweak the program,”…… Continue Reading
Across the Corn Belt, a high-pressure system centered over the middle Missouri Valley is resulting in a sharp cold snap, with Monday morning’s minimum temperatures across the upper Midwest generally ranging from 10 to 20°F. Freezes were noted early Monday throughout the Corn Belt, with blustery conditions and a few snow showers occurring from the…… Continue Reading
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures across the South, East, and lower Midwest, while cooler-than-normal conditions will prevail west of a line from southeastern New Mexico to Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, amid an expected stormy regime, near- or below-normal rainfall in the lower Rio Grande Valley…… Continue Reading
Many in the ag industry are highlighting the role agriculture plays in protecting the land, water, and air. Jenni Badding, National Ag Day Chair for the Agriculture Council of America, says ‘Growing a Climate for Tomorrow’ is the theme for this year’s National Ag Day events and farmers have been leading the charge when it…… Continue Reading
A mild winter could lead to an early start to fieldwork, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon says there’s plenty of evidence planting soybeans earlier provides an opportunity for higher yields. But he tells Brownfield early planting can also make young beans susceptible to injury, disease, and weed pressure. Find more resources on…… Continue Reading
Farmers in northeast Missouri are concerned they might have to follow the European Union’s production standards if they want to market their soybeans locally this year. Drew Lock from Adair County in northeast Missouri says Archer Daniels Midland has held several meetings in recent weeks to notify farmers nearby elevators will only take soybeans at…… Continue Reading
An Illinois agronomist is worried the warm winter could lead to nitrogen problems this growing season. Pioneer field agronomist in west central Illinois, Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield… “Nitrogen applications ran through a really warm spell, and I think people are going to want to watch and make sure that we’re not running just a little…… Continue Reading
The search continues for the missing man who disappeared after being asked to leave Luke Bryan’s bar. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
