USDA sees bigger hay crop in 2024

The USDA is projecting a bigger domestic hay crop in 2024. Total hay production is estimated at 74.45 million tons, up 8% from 2023 with an improved yield of 2.07 tons per acre thanks to generally better weather canceling out a decline in harvested area to 35.904 million acres. The 2023 crop totaled 68.853 million…… Continue Reading

Indiana 4-H members announced Supreme Drive Champions

Six Indiana 4-H members were named champions during the 2024 Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive. Sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, winning 4-H participants from each female breeding category went on to take part in the drive. The winners included: Supreme Champion Gilt: Mya Holderly, Crossbred, White CountySupreme Champion Ewe: Cortney Hockemeyer, Blackface Cross, Allen CountySupreme…… Continue Reading

CONAB cuts Brazil corn, wheat estimates

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has lowered that nation’s corn production estimate due to weather issues in some key growing areas. CONAB now has Brazil’s total corn crop at 115.649 million tons, 0.2% lower than July on a reduction in yield and harvested area for the first crop, now pegged at 22.962 million tons, canceling…… Continue Reading

ISA Leadership Awards

Many people are Driven to Deliver for Iowa’s soybean farmers. On this latest episode of Seeds of Success, a leader with the Iowa Soybean Association discusses why it’s important for a farmer-led organization to recognize the meaningful contributions that are moving the industry forward. The post ISA Leadership Awards appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading

Michigan Soybeans, Driven by Henry Ford

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear how Henry Ford’s curiosity for the soybean paved the way for thousands of innovations. Michigan Soybean Committee’s John Burk joins us to discuss what farmers are doing now to connect the story. The post Michigan Soybeans, Driven by Henry Ford appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Close family welcomes all to Farm Technology Days

Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins Tuesday with an emphasis on smaller equipment, hay & forage machinery, and drones.  Jamie and Renee Close are hosting the event with daughter Taren and their neighbors at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds.  Jamie Close tells Brownfield the neighborhood is used to having large crowds. “We got approached about…… Continue Reading

Bankers and farmers are working through the tough times

Rose Oswald Poels with the Wisconsin Bankers Association tells Brownfield cash flow is very tight for most farmers, and agricultural bankers are seeing what the high cost of land, equipment and inputs coupled with low commodity prices has done to farmers’ balance sheets.  She is optimistic there will be an interest rate cut this year.…… Continue Reading

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