Solid week for old crop corn export inspections

The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending July 24th were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 kicked off June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out…… Continue Reading

Iowa cattle producer discusses herd management during heatwave

A west-central Iowa livestock producer says monitoring cattle has been critical during the current heatwave. Justin Robbins with Robbins Land and Cattle says heat index values soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend. “I like to watch the activity and what’s going on,” he said. “Are they off by themselves panting, are they just…… Continue Reading

Disease potential in late-planted crops

A representative with Gowan USA says farmers who struggled with late planting this spring need to be aware of the potential for disease issues that are “not the norm.” Jon Sherwin, who covers Illinois, says it could expose the corn crop to extended susceptibility to tar spot and southern rust. “The two largest yield robbers…… Continue Reading

Ag Innovation Field Day Preview

Missouri Soybean’s Ag Innovation Field Day is coming up on August 22 at the Farm for Soy Innovation. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean’s Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations Clayton Light previews the event. The post Ag Innovation Field Day Preview appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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