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Winter-like across much of the Heartland on this last, full day of Winter

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

A wide-contrast of temps to accompany an active, moisture-laden pattern for the Heartland

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

National Ag Day is Tuesday, events planned across the country

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

Risk and Reward

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

NE MO farmers say local bean market requires European Union standards

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

Warm winter raises nitrogen concerns this spring

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