The Indiana state resource conservationist says farmers are implementing a record breaking number of conservation practices across the state. Shannon Zezula says 1.7 million acres of farmland are now used for conservation. “Through our National Ag Statistics Survey data, we know that Indiana typically plants no more than 300,000 acres of winter wheat or zero…… Continue Reading
Kansas counties receive $10 million for broadband projects
Ten million dollars in grants have been awarded to expand rural broadband in 14 counties. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says the funds are part of a 10-year, $85 million state initiative to bring high-speed internet access to rural areas. Funds this year are being coupled with $12.7 million in matching dollars. Funds are administered by…… Continue Reading
Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist says the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “A lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and then we have had consistent rain since then. What’s done it lately is as the soil warms up, phytophthora likes that…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy mixed Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cash dairy was mixed Friday. Cheese was unchanged with barrels holding at $1.91 and ¼ and 40-pound blocks steady at $1.86 and ½. Grade A nonfat dry milk was up $.0075 at $1.19 and ¾, AA butter was down $.03 at $3.07 and ½, and extra grade dry whey was $.0075 higher…… Continue Reading
U.S. soy in the aquaculture industry
A leader with the Iowa Soybean Association says the aquaculture industry is a growing domestic market for U.S. soybean farmers. Easton Kuboushek, ISA’s senior director of operations and executive director of the Soy Aquaculture Alliance, says global fish protein needs are anticipated to rise nearly 15% by 2030. “As we get more meal from expanded…… Continue Reading
Clint Eastwood’s Longtime Girlfriend Has Died
“Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn Congress looks at tax policy, climate smart ag and trade
The National Corn Growers Association updated and added new resolutions on tax policy and climate smart agriculture, and talked trade at Corn Congress this week. Missouri farmer and newly elected board member Jay Schutte tells Brownfield there’s support for a non-refundable federal tax credit given to farmers using certain practices that lower the carbon intensity…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmer could see best crop ever
An Illinois farmer says he’s excited about the prospects for this year’s crop. “I think that it could be my best corn crop.” Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, says a rainy July has changed his fortunes. “It’s all pollinated at this point.” He says, “Then getting three inches of rain…… Continue Reading
Kansas net farm incomes projected to slightly rebound in 2024
An ag economist is forecasting a slight increase in net farm income for Kansas farmers this year. Kansas State University’s Gregg Ibendahl says net farm incomes for 2024 are projected to average around $120,000, up from $89,000 in 2023. “Even though it’s a bounce back and percent wise looks pretty good, 2023 was such a…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer discusses his corn rootworm management strategies
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s had success managing corn rootworm. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield his farm has significantly recovered after a severe infestation of the pest in 2021. “Walking out here in this field, we’ve only seen one rootworm beetle.” He says fungicide treatments have been key. “When we spray our fungicide, we’ll use…… Continue Reading
