A marketing analyst says futures have been negatively reacting to the possibility of a renewed Black Sea Grain Deal. Angie Setzer is the co-founder of the grain marketing firm Consus. “When Russia wasn’t getting their way, they then said, okay, we’re pulling out,” she explains. “That was November of 2023. Initially, everyone thought that that may…… Continue Reading
Governor Braun signs bill to create online farmer portal into law
A bill that establishes an online information portal for farmers has been signed into law. Kendell Culp, Jasper County farmer and author of the bill, says it will put all rural government information in one place to simplify the process for producers. “It creates an agriculture portal that will be housed in the State Department…… Continue Reading
Dry conditions likely to affect wheat
A farmer in south central South Dakota says widespread dryness has been good for spring fieldwork, but not good for winter wheat emergence. Bryan Jorgensen says “it went in last fall very dry. We haven’t had significant moisture since September. The winter wheat crop never emerged and it still hasn’t emerged yet although it is…… Continue Reading
Farmer Benefits of Planting DEKALB® Brand Products
When farmers plant DEKALB® corn products, they also can benefit from many other products and services from the brand and Bayer Crop Science. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Product Manager Seth Erwin discusses these resources and how they help maximize performance. The post Farmer Benefits of Planting DEKALB® Brand Products appeared first on…… Continue Reading
Corn and soybean planting starts in MO Bootheel
A Missouri Bootheel farmer started planting corn and soybeans this week, striving to make decent progress ahead of weekend rains. “We should be between 10 to 20 percent planted by the end of the week.” Barry Bean says good soil moisture should give the crops a solid start. “Enough moisture so we needed to dry…… Continue Reading
Rice farmers take more cautious planting approach
An extension agronomist with University of Arkansas says a seed shortage and a challenging ag economy have farmers taking a more cautious approach planting rice. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “everyone is pretty much in a position of we better get this right the first time, because there won’t be opportunities for do-overs. Not that we…… Continue Reading
A typical, early-spring weather pattern covers most of the Nation
Across the Corn Belt, a nearly stationary frontal boundary separates chilly weather in the Great Lakes region from mild conditions farther south and west. Spotty precipitation, mainly light rain, is falling in the vicinity of the front. Wednesday morning’s temperatures broadly fell below 20°F in northern sections of Minnesota and Wisconsin. On the Plains, mostly…… Continue Reading
A milder to warmer, wettter pattern ahead for most of the Heartland as April approaches
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across much of the North and Far West, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the remainder of the country. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions nearly nationwide should contrast with near- or below-normal rainfall on the southern Plains and environs. The post A…… Continue Reading
Bill delisting wolves discussed by subcommittee
Legislation that would remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List is moving through the House Committee on Natural Resources. During a Tuesday subcommittee hearing, co-author and Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert said the introduction of wolves west of the Great Divide in 2020 is an example of ballot box biology, forcing wolves into rural areas.…… Continue Reading
Reciprocal tariff uncertainty lingers
The president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says it’s unclear what will happen in agriculture when reciprocal trade tariffs take effect next Wednesday. “We really need to see what the details are on April 2.” Mike Seyfert tells Brownfield additional tariffs could impact feed ingredients. “What that might mean for increased…… Continue Reading
