Since 2003, the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has been at the forefront of advancing biorenewables research. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Yanhong Zhang, Interim Executive Director at NCERC, talks about some of their latest efforts and how it impacts corn demand. The post National Corn to Ethanol Research…… Continue Reading
Heads Up This Harvest Season, Part 2
Harvest is in full swing across the Cornhusker State. In Part 2 of Heads Up this Harvest Season, Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utility customers are reminding producers to look up and look out for power lines. The post Heads Up This Harvest Season, Part 2 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Why Jelly Roll Rented Out The Entire Space Needle in Seattle
Imagine touring with a country star who turns every night into an adventure. Alexandra Kay shares how Jelly Roll made her tour unforgettable. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn market supported by Mexican demand, variable U.S. harvest results
A commodities consultant says he’s optimistic about the corn market. Karl Setzer, a partner with Conus Ag Consulting, says export demand remains high with the closure of the U.S. border to Mexican cattle imports due to concerns about New World Screwworm being an unexpected win. “We got Mexico, which all of a sudden has a…… Continue Reading
Seed selection a key piece to managing soybean cyst nematode
A soybean cyst nematode specialist says selecting the right seed varieties is crucial when it comes to managing the pest. Jeremiah Mullock with BASF tells Brownfield the two most common native traits growers use are PI 88788 and Peking. “We’ve seen over the last few years some developing resistance to that main source of 88788,…… Continue Reading
China trade buzz boosts soybean prices to start the week
Soybean prices began the week higher on prospects of U.S. and China trade negotiations progressing. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says President Trump’s optimistic tone about a potential deal over the weekend gave the market a spark. “Any whisper we hear about China, the market is definitely reacting. So it’s definitely volatility-inducing.” He…… Continue Reading
Gretchen Wilson Reveals Why She Had a Fight With Cody Johnson
Gretchen Wilson’s backstage stories are always a treat, but this one about Cody Johnson might just take the cake. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
High butterfat production has good news & bad news
A dairy economist says the recent trend towards high butterfat components in milk has both good news and bad news. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield U.S. dairy farmers are making more butterfat than cheese and butter processors know what to do with. Geiger says the good news is domestic butterfat consumption is up 4.5%…… Continue Reading
Tap into carbon markets with feed additives
One of the most challenging new opportunities in agriculture is how to tap into new revenue using carbon markets. Farmers are looking for ways to not only reduce their carbon footprint, but expand their markets and appeal to consumers and the companies that make the food and fiber products consumers want, and there are ways…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Forgets ‘The Fighter’ Lyrics Onstage in Nashville
Keith Urban blanked on the words to “The Fighter” during his final tour stop — and handled it like a pro. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
