Manure is a valuable source of nutrients for the soil and future crops, but there are often nutrient losses after application.  Dr. Francisco Arriaga with the University of Wisconsin is studying phosphorus losses and ways to keep nutrients from washing away after a rain event based on timing and methods of manure application.  The post…… Continue Reading

A farmer near Janesville in south-central Wisconsin is optimistic going into harvest. Doug Rebout tells Brownfield corn and soybeans in the area look good. “They’re drying down (and) we’re figuring here another week, week and-a-half like the last week of September we will probably be starting our harvest here. Most of the corn silage is…… Continue Reading

Corn silage harvest is wrapping up in some parts of Iowa. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in the southwest corner of the state. “Anecdotally I heard a guy that had, he was going to bag four more silage jobs and they all disappeared overnight because the crop has dried so fast that it’s just too…… Continue Reading

A farmer in west-central Minnesota says this summer has been too wet. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and sugarbeets near Wheaton. “We are on day 54 of measurable rain, so it’s been very unusual. We’ve gotten 24 inches of precipitation (so) conditions are mucky already heading into fall.” She tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading