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

No complaints as MO hay production continues

Livestock producers in central and southwestern Missouri say the heat is starting to take a toll on some forage. But Chris Brundick, who raises cattle and crops in Osage and Maries Counties, tells Brownfield he can’t complain. “It’s just unreal. With all the rain there’s a lot of hay in our area. That’s a good…… Continue Reading

Illinois crop condition improves slightly

A central Illinois farmer is excited about the prospect of a good crop. Marty Marr grows corn and soybeans in Sangamon County. “We’ve only had a couple of bumps in the road.”  He says, “Back in May, we had some hail and we had to redo a few acres of beans, but beyond that, the…… Continue Reading

Ag economist says he’s expecting a decline in placements

An ag economist is expecting lower placements in this week’s Cattle on Feed report. In fact, Mississippi State University Extension’s Josh Maples says he wouldn’t be surprised to see a pretty significant decline in cattle placed last month. “Just look at the transactions data going into this report,” he says. “CME index transactions are down…… Continue Reading

Mixed Monday for soybeans, corn, wheat

Soybeans were mixed. Near-term development weather looks mostly non-threatening to favorable as major crop tours start to blanket key U.S. growing areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, unchanged on the week, with 95% blooming and 82% at the pod setting stage, matching the respective five-year averages. Even…… Continue Reading

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