Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our farmers want to talk about a lot.” Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says the impact of deer feeding is multiplied in times…… Continue Reading

Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns

Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. In fact, 50% of corn grown in Illinois is exported. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, former chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses a check-off funded project aimed at deepening that relationship. The post Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns…… Continue Reading

Soybean growers have additional markets

A former chairman of the US Soybean Export Council says diversifying trade relationships with other countries have helped increase demand for US soybeans. Kansas farmer Lance Rezac tells Brownfield Pakistan’s soybean crushing facilities recently signed an agreement with USSEC.  “That they would buy exclusive US soy for us helping them get the agreement lined up.…… Continue Reading

Rollins says E-15 waiver is a win for U.S. corn farmers

Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins with the Schmitmeyer family in Darke County, Ohio. Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the emergency waiver to allow E-15 sales for the summer driving season is a win for America’s corn farmers. “That’s a really important move at a time of some uncertainty, ” she says.…… Continue Reading

Supporting Nebraska Agriculture Through Power Generation and Irrigation

Nebraska has the second most acres of irrigated cropland in the United States with nearly 8 million acres under some form of irrigation. NPPD and its generating facilities have had a long history supporting the Cornhusker state. The post Supporting Nebraska Agriculture Through Power Generation and Irrigation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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