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
Deadline approaching for Iowa farm lease agreement terminations
The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says farmers need to act soon if they plan to terminate or renegotiate a farm lease ahead of next year. Austin Peiffer says farmers must notify their landlord by September 1st if they plan to not renew their agreement. “If there’s no termination, the lease continues just the…… Continue Reading
Crop conditions continue to improve in Iowa
Crop conditions continue to improve in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report says 87 percent of corn and 82 percent of soybeans statewide are in good to excellent condition. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz tells Brownfield crops are benefiting from ample moisture, but some parts of the state have received too much…… Continue Reading
Contributing factors to lower cattle placements
An ag economist says several factors contributed to the 8 percent decline in placements in the USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says a lot of producers who have been battling drought conditions in recent years are in a much better position this year. “They think about where…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farmer says hay, corn look good so far
Frequent rains and warm temperatures continue to help Wisconsin’s crops grow. Mike Yager raises crops to feed his dairy herd near Mineral Point in southwestern Wisconsin. Yager says most of his third crop alfalfa is harvested. “We done a bunch of third-crop again here last week. We cut a week ago today (Monday). Actually, the…… Continue Reading
Hulk Hogan’s Death Could Also Mean the Death of Hooters
Hulk Hogan’s passing brings unexpected twists for a beloved restaurant chain that’s been around since the ’80s. What comes next for Hooters? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NCGA project aims to clear up carbon markets
The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of sustainable production and value chain engagement says the goal of a new partnership with Ag Data Transparent is to clarify carbon markets for farmers. Sean Arians tells Brownfield it’ll be a tool to help farmers mitigate risk. “Help farmers understand what are the differences in some of…… Continue Reading
