Sorghum brings economic potential to rural America

The CEO of Sorghum United says there’s tremendous potential for sorghum to have a larger economic impact in rural America. Nate Blum says the cereal grain, which is popular in India and Africa, fits well into most farming operations. “If we can locate regional value additions to food, fuel and fiber products that are using…Continue Reading

Between the Rows Crop Tour projects record Michigan corn

The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan’s annual yield tour estimates are projecting a record crop for the Great Lakes state. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield corn farmers could see an average of 181 bushels to the acre. “We really have had quite the good year,” she says. “Consistent moisture has led to…Continue Reading

Ohio farmer says he expects harvest to start early

A southern Ohio farmer says he expects to start harvest as early as next week. Greg Corcoran says it’s been a rough year. “We’re pretty deficient across all three counties that we farm in,” he says. “I’d like to get, I mean we could get a couple inches of rain and then it would, the ground…Continue Reading

BASF launching soybean line

BASF is showcasing its first ever soybean line at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Bryan Perry with BASF tells Brownfield… “Our Xitavo soybean seed brand will be launching 12 varieties this year in a mid-group 2 to a mid-group 4 maturity range,” he says. Perry says the existing Xitavo yields a 3.4 bushel average increase…Continue Reading

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