Rains bring optimism for some cattle producers

Recent rains have been a welcome sight for many cattle producers. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “We’re hoping we get a little runoff to put some water in the pond,” he says.  “You can buy feed, you can truck feed, but when you get hauling water, that makes things real serious…… Continue Reading

New FARM ES program updates can help producers use GHG data

Farmers generate a lot of data, but turning date into dollars is not always easy, even with emerging carbon markets.  Nicole Ayoche with the National Milk Producers Federation says their Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship or FARM-ES program has just been updated, and gives processors, farmers, and cooperatives a better tool for evaluating what…… Continue Reading

Tennessee crops: 98% corn, 85% soybeans harvested

Most of Tennessee received some rainfall this past week, but more is needed.  The dry fall has accelerated the harvest pace.  Harvest is 98 percent complete for corn, 85 percent complete for soybeans, and cotton is 78 percent harvested. Winter wheat is 69 percent planted, and 41 percent emerged, with 63 percent rated good to…… Continue Reading

Central Kansas farmer says harvest nearing the finish line

Corn and soybean harvest is nearly complete in Kansas. Central Kansas farmer Rick Schlender tells Brownfield… “Corn is pretty well done. Even the double crop beans, there may be a few out there that are left to cut, but very little. Milo is mostly done. I would say we probably still have 20% milo out…… Continue Reading

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