Conservation isn’t one size fits all

Using the 4Rs of nutrient management. The technical assistance specialist with the Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance says there is no one size fits all when it comes to conservation. Hans Schmitz tells Brownfield, “The right source, right rate, right time and right place for nutrient application. We understand that every farm is unique and for a…Continue Reading

Market advisor expects little change in crop plans

A marketing advisor says he is not expecting any big changes in crop plans this spring.  John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield farmers are not looking at shifting from soybeans to corn, at least not yet. “I haven’t heard a whole lot of people cutting back. I have heard some that are switching…Continue Reading

Generally slow week for U.S. export inspections

The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending January 23rd remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next set of supply…Continue Reading

Minnesota Farm Bureau brings 9 policy recommendations to AFBF Convention

Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says during the American Farm Bureau delegate session Tuesday, her organization will have the opportunity to debate nine policy recommendations. “We submitted 22, nine were accepted into the delegate session.” Speaking to Brownfield Saturday during the AFBF Convention in San Antonio, she said the recommendations range from EMS…Continue Reading

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