Sorghum farmer highlights trade opportunities with Ag Secretary Rollins

A western Kansas farmer says sorghum can play a role in helping the Trump administration expand trade opportunities in countries like India.  Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week.  “We do have a hurdle, a 50% tariff, but we’ve heard her say she wants to make…… Continue Reading

Acreage shift considered in South Dakota

South Dakota farmers say the corn market and dry conditions are two factors that could encourage more corn acres this spring. Scott VanderWal farms in eastern South Dakota and he tells Brownfield “it costs more money to raise corn, but because of the price structure right now, we’re seeing more opportunity raising corn at this…… Continue Reading

Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer

Adjusting inputs to meet economic realities can be challenging for farmers. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist with AgroLiquid, explains how farmers can adjust fertilizer programs to content with tight margins. The post Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

A pattern shift: milder days to gradually develop, spread across the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the East, while warmer-than-normal conditions will dominate the western and central U.S.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of country will contrast with pockets of wetter-than-normal weather, mainly across the southern tip of Florida and the nation’s…… Continue Reading

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative ways of managing this virus.” Dykes tells Brownfield USDA had predicted…… Continue Reading

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