Heavy rainfall could cause nitrogen deficiency

An LG Seeds agronomist is concerned the heavy rains could cause nitrogen deficiency. Justin Schneider says leaching an issue. “With all these big rain events we’ve seen in the Eastern Corn belt, especially even here in Michigan, I’m expecting to see some nitrogen deficient corn as we get into late season stuff, looking very good…… Continue Reading

University of Nebraska opens new Feedlot Innovation Center

A new facility housed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) aims to help commercial feedlots test and develop new technologies. Director Doug Zalesky says the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center features four different housing systems for cattle. “We can compare these different housing systems in terms of looking at performance and cattle…… Continue Reading

Hogs for Hunger makes strides at the local level

The Hogs for Hunger program from Missouri Farmers Care is taking a more local approach this year. There are two paths for Missouri hog farmers and swine exhibitors to participate in the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger program this year. Executive Director Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield participants can take part locally or at the…… Continue Reading

Prevent plant decisions are difficult

A crop insurance advisor says he’s getting fewer questions about prevent plant because most farmers have decided what they must do. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield some areas have been hit harder than others. “Those folks that still have water standing on the ground, etc., they’re probably going to lean more towards a…… Continue Reading

Nebraska DNR Director announces resignation

The head of Nebraska’s Department of Natural Resources is stepping down. According to Gov. Jim Pillen’s office, Tom Riley is taking a job in the private sector and will depart the agency on Aug. 2. Riley was appointed as director of DNR in November 2020. The governor’s office says an interim director and appointment of…… Continue Reading

Wheat growers encouraged to wait before applying post-harvest herbicides

Kansas State University weed specialist Sarah Lancaster says wheat growers should wait before applying post-harvest herbicides.   “It’s the middle of July, it’s hot. Weeds are not growing as well and so herbicides tend to not work as well when we’re spraying in hot conditions,” she says. Lancaster tells Brownfield farmers should apply later in the day, ensure weeds are…… Continue Reading

USDA study finds financial position of farms improving

A new report from USDA shows farms are taking on more debt but financial conditions have improved overtime. Brad Zwilling with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management tells Brownfield it’s a trend he’s been closely following. “In Illinois, we’ve gone from a little over $250,000 in 2004 up to over $1,000,000 in 2023,” he says. “It’s…… Continue Reading

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