USGC remains focused on market expansion

The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about growing demand in Africa, parts of Asia, and India. “When you look at the feed grain market in India and how critically underserved it is…… Continue Reading

Preparing to seed a fall cover crop

Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it or apply with a drill. “So that we know our investment is getting put towards a viable, large crop seeded well to come up in…… Continue Reading

Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage

An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels for treatment have not been established. “It seems like the seed-applied insecticides aren’t providing much control, based on research from my colleagues in Iowa (and)…… Continue Reading

Weather patterns across Corn Belt, Delta improve growing conditions

A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s been significant relief in the Western Corn Belt from ongoing drought. “We’ve had more of these systems come through and you’d be hard pressed…… Continue Reading

USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture

Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, says the move is a way for the agency to be better connected to America’s farmers and ranchers. “Farmers are good at knowing what they need,” he says. “Often times…… Continue Reading

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