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
A House Ag Committee leader says no progress on farm bill in the U.S. House
In a House Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott said he’s concerned about the lack of bipartisanship and progress on a new farm bill following the committee’s approval in late May. “I had a word with Speaker Johnson. My feeling is Speaker Johnson won’t bring this bill to the floor for a…… Continue Reading
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Fans are remembering the late, great Toby Keith by listening to his music. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rural leaders ask Congress for more natural disaster response
Rural community leaders impacted by recent natural disasters are urging Congress to strengthen infrastructure funding and response efforts. During a hearing Wednesday, Minnesota farmer and County Commissioner Kevin Paap testified on the impact of a partial dam failure in his community last month that released more than 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment after severe…… Continue Reading
2024 “Year of the bug”
A Bayer agronomist says it’s been a year for the bugs. “It’s been easier to find insect issues this year in both corn and beans than I can recall.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield a wide range of pests are causing problems. “The year of stink bugs, of aphids, cutworm, it’s the…… Continue Reading
Cash hogs sharply lower Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were down and feeders were sharply lower, watching the direct cash markets. There’s also some talk boxed beef has put in its seasonal high. August live was $.10 lower at $182.25 and October was down $.10 at $183.20. August feeders were down $1.37 at $254.35 and September was $2.25…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.95 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $11.13 and 1/4, down 18 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $339.20, down $6.10Aug. soybean oil closed at 46.34, down 61 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.61 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $182.25, down 10 centsAug.…… Continue Reading
Veterinary researcher wants more ELAP dollars set aside for H5N1 surveillance, prevention
The Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab says distributing more than 825 million dollars from the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program for the loss of milk caused by the H5N1 virus doesn’t adequately address prevention. Dr. Keith Poulson questions how the ELAP program will incentivize producers and processors to…… Continue Reading
