Focusing on Nutrients

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the conservation efforts of farmers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses the group’s latest efforts. The post Focusing on Nutrients appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Showers (some snow) around the Great Lakes region; a “November feel” across the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas.  However, recent warm, dry conditions have assisted with crop maturation, minimizing concerns about this later-than-average first freeze.  Chilly weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, with a few…… Continue Reading

Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability

Ag economist Michael Langemeier with Purdue University has been digging into a University of Minnesota database to look at the low farm profitability of crop farmers and the financial stress that creates on the farm.  The post Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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