More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15

The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are being worked on this fall, and appropriations are front and center.”  He says, “We think there’s going to be…… Continue Reading

Nebraska sorghum farmer optimistic about crop growth

A Nebraska farmer says he’s considering adding more sorghum acres to his crop rotation next year. Tyler Bose of Arcadia says its production value is hard to ignore, especially when margins are extremely tight. “Honestly, my seed cost is a big chunk of it. I can plant dry land sorghum that’s going take roughly about…… Continue Reading

Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation along the Atlantic Seaboard and across the western half of the U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad area stretching from the southeastern…… Continue Reading

Cover crop biomass helps control problem weeds

Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… but how much biomass does it take to do the job?  Weed scientist Rodrigo Werle from the University of Wisconsin has more about that on…… Continue Reading

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