Farmers tell seed breeder crops look good

A corn and soybean seed breeder says he’s seeing good crops throughout the Midwest.  Jeff Renk with Renk Seeds tells Brownfield he’s been visiting farms, and growers are expecting great yields. “There’s a crop estimate for the State of Wisconsin that has come in at 193 bushel, which is way past any previous record and…… Continue Reading

Mixed harvest weather expected

An ag meteorologist says he’s expecting some mixed harvest weather this fall across the U.S. Corn Belt. “We’ll have moments where it rains and periods where it will be dry.” Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says the dryness happening right now in the eastern Corn Belt into the Delta is being closely monitored. “It’s…… Continue Reading

New labels don’t always remove litigation risk

Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield “this (dicamba) hasn’t been an issue where everything has gone smoothly. Who knows what will happen next?” Harrison Pittman says the products have a long…… Continue Reading

New labels don’t remove litigation risk

Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield “this (dicamba) hasn’t been an issue where everything has gone smoothly. Who knows what will happen next?” Harrison Pittman says the products have a long…… Continue Reading

Ag economist concerned about the future of ag exports

An ag economist says he’s closely watching how this year’s record yield projections could impact the future of U.S. ag exports. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield, “The best-case scenario is the crop that comes in at or slightly above the trend line and we have a really strong export market for us to…… Continue Reading

Weed, disease issues developing in central Nebraska

A central Nebraska farmer says late season disease and weed pressure is intensifying. Clay Govier tells Brownfield his corn and soybeans remain in good condition. “We’re starting to see some southern rust. I’ve heard some stories of tar spot in the area, which is pretty discouraging. And, in one field, we’re fighting some white mold…… Continue Reading

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