Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance

Erin Hill with the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab tells Brownfield seeing weed escapes doesn’t necessarily mean plants are herbicide resistance. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how to submit samples for herbicide resistant weed testing. The post Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Regular insurance checkups are important

Weather, commodity prices, and the cost of fertilizer are not the only constantly changing things on the farm.  For many, so is the inventory.  Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance says that’s why farmers and ranchers need to do regular reviews of their insurance coverage.  The post Regular insurance checkups are important appeared first on…Continue Reading

Triticale serves dual purposes on Wisconsin dairy

A Wisconsin dairy farmer says triticale is an awesome multi-purpose crop on his farm. Joe Bragger farms in Buffalo County near Waumandee.  He tells Brownfield triticale makes an excellent cover crop, especially for planting green. “It comes out of the gate a little later, so if you just want to go cover crop solely, you…Continue Reading

Missouri corn and soybean conditions improve

Corn and soybean conditions are still improving across much of the state, despite some variability. USDA says the state’s corn crop is rated 77 percent good to excellent, a slight increase from the previous week. In Morgan County, farmer Brian Lehman says it won’t be a record on his farm. “In my local area we…Continue Reading

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