A decent corn crop expected in northwest MO

A farmer in northwest Missouri says most of his corn moved through pollination well, but there are a few exceptions. Ryan Meyerkorth, who farms in Atchison County, says some corn had tassel wrap. “It’s like we saw early on in the growing season with rapid growth syndrome,” he says. “I was told by an agronomist…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures higher to start the week

Cattle futures higher to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up following Friday’s cattle reports from the USDA and ahead of this week’s direct business.  August live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $227.87 and October live cattle closed $1.62 higher at $224.77.  August feeder cattle closed $2.15 higher at $333.52 and September feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading

Modeling by MSU gives farmers insights into carbon efforts

Precision modeling research at Michigan State University will help farmers quantify and validate carbon intensity scores. Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “The dynamic baseline looks at what if you were to maintain the conventional tillage, where would you end up compared to the no tillage and the cover crops and the regenerative practices—it provides farmers with a much…… Continue Reading

Missouri continues to see impressive pasture conditions

The market news manager with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the state has some of the best pasture conditions in the nation. “We removed everything from the drought monitor,” he says.  “We’re 100% drought-free.” Tony Hancock tells Brownfield he’s talked to several producers around the state who are wrapping up their second cutting of…… Continue Reading

Rain provides relief to Michigan crops

A southern Michigan farmer says an inch and a half of rain over the weekend was much needed. Jay Williams tells Brownfield crops have had very little moisture this past month along the Ohio border. “We were getting to where we were kind of desperate for rain here before this past weekend, but things look…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer says soybeans have canopied

A southwest Minnesota farmer says his soybeans are coming along nicely. Bob Worth of Lake Benton tells Brownfield his crop has canopied. “They’re beautiful, on 30 inch rows. So yeah, they’re good.” USDA’s latest weekly crop report says 36 percent of soybeans in the state are setting pods, compared to the five-year average of 45…… Continue Reading

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