White House says trade assistance payments are being considered

The White House says President Trump is weighing potential aid for U.S. ag producers impacted by trade conflicts with China.  Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that the President supports farmers and ranchers. “Relief is being considered. The Secretary of Agriculture has spoken with the President about that and again, it’s being considered.”…Continue Reading

Some planting progress in western Illinois

A western Illinois farmer says there’s been some planting progress in western Illinois. Rick Edwards, who farms in Adams County, tells Brownfield, “There were a few acres of beans were planted the very first part of March, when we had a little bit of a warm spell, and the soil conditions were good.”  He says,…Continue Reading

The importance of using SCN management tools

Soybean cyst nematode continues to be a threat to soybean yields across the Midwest. In this epsiode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State Extension specialist Horacio Lopez-Nicora shares new survey results from the SCN Coalition showing more farmers using SCN management tools. The post The importance of using SCN management tools appeared first on Brownfield…Continue Reading

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