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On farm research into nitrogen optimization continues
The Wisconsin Legislature funded a nitrogen optimization pilot program, helping farmers learn what their farms use and how farmers could potentially save on fertilizer costs while at the same time protecting water quality. Matt Ruark with the University of Wisconsin leads the consulting team helping farmers with their trials. The post On farm research into…… Continue Reading
Rory Feek Celebrates One Year of Marriage to His Wife Rebecca
The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in the same state where they got married. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton Drops Massive Donation for Texas Flood Victims
The country legend and his wife donated $1 million to support flood victims in Texas following devastating loss of life and destruction. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crop nutrition can help stave off tar spot
An agronomist suggests crop nutrition can play an important role in managing tar spot. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says nutrients help corn withstand disease pressure. “Specifically, I like looking at potassium. We know potassium helps with those cell wall strengths, which ultimately helps with lodging or standability if we get storms. But equally as important,…… Continue Reading
Van Ahn: ag exports still strong despite tariff threats
Over the weekend, President Trump said he would impose a 30 percent tariff on the European Union and Mexico in August and a market analyst says she’s over the tariff roller coaster. “The tariffs get threatened, they get paused, put back on and get talked about.” Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company says…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin crops good, but getting dry hay a challenge
Frequent light rains have been beneficial to crops in most areas of Wisconsin. Jonathan Gibbs farms in the Fox Lake area and is also the current President of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. He says, “In my neighborhood, we’re looking pretty good.” The southernmost counties received the most rain, with some areas in Grant, Lafayette,…… Continue Reading
Wet conditions persist in eastern MO
Terry Schwoeppe, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says fields remain wet as the crops move through development. “It’s been very challenging all around, especially trying to get three days without rain to put hay up.” Schwoeppe says corn is just starting to tassel and the soybeans are sporadic. “We had to replant three times to…… Continue Reading
Dryness reducing Michigan’s crop condition
Michigan crop conditions are starting to subside in some areas where drought has been persistent. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield growing conditions have been mixed. “In the Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, think we’re about two weeks ahead and the crop looks really, really good,” she shares. “You move to the middle…… Continue Reading
Crops a little behind in Minnesota
Crop development is a little behind in Minnesota. Brennen Toquam grows corn and soybeans near Blooming Prairie in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield a warm start to July has helped. “Corn seems to be really taking off here, over the 4th of July. And same with the beans, seems like they…… Continue Reading
