Local UAN fertilizer supplies could be tight

A sales representative with Helena Agri Enterprises says some fertilizer supplies remain tight across parts of the Corn Belt. Spencer Breckenridge tells Brownfield UAN availability is a major concern especially in northeast Nebraska, northwest Iowa and parts of South Dakota. “I’m sure the tariffs probably slowed some of this stuff down from coming from overseas.…… Continue Reading

Agronomist concerned about weed control

An agronomist says the long dry spell was good for planting but gives weeds an advantage over crops.  BASF’s Nick Roysdon says in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, it was very dry until recently. “It’s been easy to get planted. The trouble is a lot of people went out and sprayed their pre-emergence herbicide application,…… Continue Reading

Farmers face continued soybean market weakness

Farmers are facing the prospect of little to no opportunity to sell soybeans at a profit this year. Southeast Nebraska farmer Kurt Ohnoutka says continued market weakness is concerning. “We need to get these commodity prices, especially soybeans, up. We knew going into this year we were going to be farming for a loss on…… Continue Reading

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