A cow-calf producer in southern Missouri says he got a third cutting of hay completed before the dry conditions started setting in this fall. Mark Sconce tells Brownfield “Johnson grass is a lifesaver in dry years.” Sconce says he’ll have just enough hay to get through the winter as long as he doesn’t have to…… Continue Reading
15% of corn, 51% of soybeans harvested in SD
In its latest crop progress report, USDA says 15% of South Dakota’s corn is harvested, behind last year and the average. Soybean harvest is 51% complete, also behind the average. Sorghum harvest is 33% complete and sunflower harvest is 3% complete, both near the average for this time of the year. Winter wheat planting is…… Continue Reading
Congress calls for action on Mexico’s ban on corn
A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this dispute during the creation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. “If that had been their goal when we were negotiating USMCA, they should have put that…… Continue Reading
Congress calls for action on Mexican corn ban
A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this dispute during the creation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. “If that had been their goal when we were negotiating USMCA, they should have put that…… Continue Reading
23% of soybeans, 62% of corn harvested in MO
Above average temperatures and below normal rainfall continue push harvest progress in Missouri. USDA says 23% of soybeans have been harvested, in-line with last year’s progress. Corn harvested for grain is 62% complete. Rice harvest is 82% complete and cotton harvest is 20% complete, both ahead of average. Winter wheat planting is 10% complete with…… Continue Reading
15% of corn, 68% of soybeans harvested in MN
The warm, dry conditions helped farmers advance corn harvest in Minnesota. USDA says 15% of the corn has been harvested with moisture at 19% and silage harvest 92% complete. Minnesota’s soybean harvest is 68% complete, ahead of last year and the average. Specialty crops like dry edible beans are 86% harvested. Potato harvest is 77%…… Continue Reading
A big jump for Iowa soybean harvest
Nearly one-third of Iowa’s soybeans were harvested in the last week. USDA says 31% of soybeans were harvested and overall, 58% of the crop has been harvested in the state, ahead of this time last year. Iowa’s corn harvest also advanced the first week of October, now at 22% complete, behind last year, but ahead…… Continue Reading
Warm weather fuels speedy harvest
Dry conditions are advancing harvest ahead of average in Michigan. Great Lakes Region Manager Andy Bernia with ACH Seeds tells Brownfield early sugarbeet digging across the Thumb is going well even with some yield losses. “Back in August, the numbers looked fantastic and they thought they might have too large of a crop,” he shares.…… Continue Reading
15 Beloved American Foods That Are Actually From Other Countries
Sorry, even apple pie isn’t actually American. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Major Retail Chain Just Increased Their Minimum Wage To $19.25
Major retail chain raises minimum wage to $19.25 per hour, echoing commitment to fair compensation and customer satisfaction. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
