A farmer in southeast Nebraska says restrictions on some crop protection tools are making it more difficult to manage weed pressure. “Weed prevention is a big problem.” Clint Damme of Talmage says it’s been a struggle to find pesticides that help control problematic weeds. “Some of the regulations you can’t spray Dicamba over-the-top on the…… Continue Reading
Biofuels industry driving soybean oil demand
The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says demand for biofuels is helping increase soybean oil production. Kaleb Little tells Brownfield says there’s been significant growth for biodiesel and renewable diesel. “There are some state policies that really help support that, but really the RFS is the big key there and getting those proposed volumes…… Continue Reading
New survey says public underestimates dangers of rural roads
The leader of agribusiness risk with Nationwide Insurance says a new survey suggests drivers underestimate the dangers of rural roads. Laramie Sandquist says fewer than 1 in 10 drivers view rural roads as dangerous despite them accounting for a disproportionate number of fatalities. “They thought the rural roads were much more safer than the urban…… Continue Reading
More near-seasonal warmth and near to above average rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in coastal California and from Washington to western North Dakota. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall from Oregon and California into the south-central U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the remainder of the country, including…… Continue Reading
Rollins, Kennedy praise ice cream makers, farmers
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., praised the dairy sector for pledging to remove chemical food dyes from their products. Rollins complemented farmers and processors for being proactive, voluntarily eliminating artificial colors from ice cream products by the end of 2027. “We know that our current health…… Continue Reading
Near-ideal weather remains centered across large parts of the Corn Belt; much cooler to the north
Across the Corn Belt, warm weather and mostly abundant soil moisture reserves are maintaining generally favorable growing conditions for corn and soybeans. On July 13, nearly three-quarters (74%) of the U.S. corn was rated in good to excellent condition, along with 70% of the soybeans. A cold front entering the northwestern corner of the Corn…… Continue Reading
On-Farm Soybean Research Relies on Grower Support
Michigan State University Extension’s Eric Anderson works with growers across the state to study their questions. In this Pods for Profit, he joins us for an update on Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Trials underway in 2025. The post On-Farm Soybean Research Relies on Grower Support appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Bond Hearing Set for Heyde Murder Case
A Moberly man suspected of killing 23-year-old Bailey Scott appeared in court Monday. The judge announced further proceedings and a bond hearing for David K. Heyde of Moberly will be […]… Continue Reading
Bond hearing set for Heyde murder case
A Moberly man suspected of killing 23-year-old Bailey Scott appeared in court Monday. The judge announced further proceedings and a bond hearing for David K. Heyde of Moberly will be […]… Continue Reading
Columbia Arson Victim Dies
The victim of a Jun 15th arson has died of his injuries. 31-year-old Donovan Baylis, of Columbia, died yesterday of injuries sustained in the fire. At about 11:45 p.m. June […]… Continue Reading
