Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm bill.” Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says Congress will only be…… Continue Reading
Farmland sales continue slowdown
Farmland sales continued to slow this year. Compeer Financial director of appraisal Dave Dinderman says there’s been about a 20 percent decrease in sales compared to 2023. “And while that may not seem like much, that’s a continuation of a trend of fewer and fewer sales over the prior few years.” He tells Brownfield with…… Continue Reading
Successful southern Illinois harvest wrapping up
An agronomist with Golden Harvest says most farmers in his territory are satisfied with the 2024 harvest season. Nate Prater, who covers the southern third of Illinois and portions of southwestern Indiana, tells Brownfield… “For the most part, I think guys were happy about their corn. Probably a little surprised.” He says, “I’m gonna say…… Continue Reading
Nostalgia! After a Decade, Little Debbie Bringing Back a Favorite
You fall in love with your favorite Little Debbie treat, then one day it’s gone, leaving you angry and in emotional distress. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Luke Combs Wanted to ‘Crawl Into a Hole’ After This Lyrics Gaffe
The singer says he thinks about this embarrassing mistake every time he sings his hit cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rain lingers in the Ohio Valley; new moisture pattern breaks-out on the western Plains
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather has returned, aside from lingering showers in the Ohio Valley. Fieldwork delays continue where the heaviest rain fell in recent days, mainly across Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as portions of neighboring states. However, only 6% of the U.S. soybeans and 9% of the corn remained in…… Continue Reading
Farmers say policy shifts are the biggest concern for 2025
An ag economist says farmers are worried about the potential ag policy shifts heading into 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says they surveyed farmers in latest Ag Economy Barometer about three weeks ahead of the election. “People were very concerned about politics and policy,” he says. “Those are the top 2…… Continue Reading
Managing Different Levels of Corn Insect Pressure
Above and below-ground insects can have a devastating impact on corn fields. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based DEKALB Technical Agronomist Rachel Willis says Bayer’s new lineup can help farmers protect their fields in 2025. The post Managing Different Levels of Corn Insect Pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Rapid dry-down of soybeans an issue during harvest
The rapid dry-down of soybeans was a significant issue for many farmers in the Upper Midwest during harvest. Nick Peterson farms near St. Cloud in central Minnesota. “It was really a struggle because the beans dried down so fast, but there were still areas of the field that really the plants hadn’t died. Everyone I…… Continue Reading
Alfalfa report released
The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has released their latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings report. The annual report gives an extensive listing of 121 alfalfa varieties available in the U.S. and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, and how each held up to a variety of pests including leafhoppers. The report is…… Continue Reading
