Corn harvest is underway for central Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland. “Yields are slightly below APH on what we’ve harvested so far,” he says. “I would like to see better, but I was expecting about what we’re getting, to be honest. Based on the dramatic weather extremes that we’ve dealt with this year.” Ragland double-crops all…… Continue Reading
Brock grain drying sensor system first of its kind
Doug Moore, district manager for Brock Grain Storage Systems says the company’s True Grain equipment is a patent pending grain drying equalizer. It attaches to every dryer and revolutionizes moisture measurement in grain. The post Brock grain drying sensor system first of its kind appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
50 percent of farms expected to grow over the next five years
A recent survey from Purdue University shows nearly fifty percent of farmers in the Midwest expect their operation to grow over the next five years. Ag economist Michael Langemeier says the some farms have scaled back on investments that could impact profitability. “2024 was a very low profit margin year and that’s probably going to…… Continue Reading
See Inside Luke Combs’ Son Beau’s ‘Chatta-TWO-chee’ Party
Please tell us Alan Jackson got an invite to this! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
SCOTUS to review Trump tariffs
The Supreme Court will decide if President Trump’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is legal. The law was created in 1977 and allows the President to regulate or prohibit trade when a national emergency is declared. The law lets the President use sanctions and embargoes but has no specific language…… Continue Reading
John Rich Selling His Tour Bus: ‘It’s A Sad Day For Me’
John Rich is saying goodbye to his beloved tour bus, a ride filled with memories and music. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn and soybean diseases run rampant
Crop diseases are running rampant across much of the Midwest. Southeast Iowa corn and soybean grower Logan Lyon says significant amounts of early tar spot came as no surprise with record rainfall in July. “Most folks were expecting and anticipating (tar spot), but what really came out of the woodwork this year that we haven’t…… Continue Reading
Bill introduced in U.S. House would permanently speed up processing line speeds
Legislation to permanently increase line speeds for pork and poultry processing has been introduced in the U.S. House. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad tells Brownfield the American Protein Processing Modernization Act addresses inconsistencies in the meatpacking and processing industries. “We have regulatory agencies that have been playing around with the line speed and the way that…… Continue Reading
NFU strengthens calls for farm bill
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the state of the ag economy is reaching a critical point. Rob Larew says farmers and ranchers need help. “The safety net is just not adequate right now.” He says, “There’s probably going to need to be some help there. Long-term, it means making sure that…… Continue Reading
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility in central Indiana
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new retail facility in Tipton, Indiana to help meet the needs of farmers in the central part of the state. The company says the location is part of its capital improvement initiative, designed to modernize operations and enhance customer service across the region. Key upgrades include a 5,000-ton dry…… Continue Reading
