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

Midwest crops benefitting from weather break; August forecast promising

A senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says midwestern crops are benefitting from cooler weather. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield… “We will likely get through a lot of this pollination looking pretty good, but we have to wait to see how the temperatures evolve during August.”  He says, “But I think there’s a better chance…… Continue Reading

Ohio corn grower elected to NCGA board

A newly elected member of the National Corn Growers Association says growing demand is one if his top priorities. Ohio farmer Jon Miller says commodity prices are currently below the cost of production. “Try to move the pile of corn any way we can grinding of course their livestock feed or try to grind for more ethanol or…… Continue Reading

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