A new report highlights the value the U.S. pork industry brings to the economy. National Pork Producers Council economist Holly Cook says the study factors in related jobs and income. “And we do this by looking at not just what’s happening at the farm level in terms of hog production, but the additional activity that…… Continue Reading
ASA: herbicide strategy coming soon
The U.S. EPA is expected to release its final version of a herbicide strategy in the next few weeks that will make rules more compliant with the Endangered Species Act. Kyle Kunkler with the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield the new draft insecticide strategy will provide insight on the final herbicide strategy. “When we talk…… Continue Reading
USDA updates Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is updating the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) for crop insurance in 2025. That includes an increase in premium support to 65%, which USDA says makes the coverage more affordable for the crops covered. Rich Morrison with NAU Country Insurance says Midwest farmers should benefit. “The nice thing is the ECO…… Continue Reading
Protecting crop health and improving yields
Commodity prices have continued to face pressure, making it even more important for farmers to get the most yield out of every acre of corn and soybeans. Growing conditions in many parts of the Corn Belt put the corn crop at greater risk for diseases like tar spot. Tyler Harp, Syngenta technical product lead for…… Continue Reading
Looming Canadian rail strike might boost U.S. wheat, feed grain demand
An ag economist is eyeing a potential spark in the U.S. wheat market. The University of Missouri’s Ben Brown said a pending Canadian rail strike could boost demand for U.S. wheat and feed grains. “The impact that that could have in supplying wheat to the market, maybe some of that business then comes to the…… Continue Reading
FSA reminding farmers of disaster assistance
The executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says it’s been a busy year already in terms of disaster assistance. Scott Halpin says FSA is there to help farmers recover. “What we’re starting to see in Illinois and across the nation is more frequency of these storms that are doing damage out…… Continue Reading
Finding a Home for Soybean Meal
Demand is on the rise for soybean oil, but more production also means more soybean meal. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk discusses what that means for farmers and the role of exports. The post Finding a Home for Soybean Meal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
EPA unlikely to approve over-the-top dicamba for 2025 season
The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says he’s not expecting over-the-top dicamba herbicides to be available in the 2025 growing season. Daren Coppock tells Brownfield earlier this year a pesticide official at the EPA told the association’s board the registration process is 17 months. “And that’s assuming the agency has funding for all its…… Continue Reading
Understanding pricing at the meat counter
Prices for beef at the grocery store have gone up. But, Charley Martinez an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says one way grocery stores have been able to temper the price increases is to change the mix of the products that are being offered. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the retail beef pricing The…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift at Complete Loss After Fatal Stabbing of Kids in UK
The tragedy, which took place at a Swift-themed event, claimed the lives of three children. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
