Planting pace back on schedule in Brazil

 An atmospheric scientist says the soybean planting pace is catching up in Brazil. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield September was abnormally dry in the central and western regions of the country. “Then it started raining in October, they were 35 percent off planting pace. And now we’re going to get to the…… Continue Reading

Ethanol plant CEO expects SAF to experience growing pains

The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota expects the sustainable aviation fuel industry to experience growing pains. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol near Lamberton says the technology needs to be right for ethanol facilities to produce SAF. “We’re waiting for that technology to come forward and technology needs to be bankable. And what…… Continue Reading

Young farmers embracing management practices to weather down economy

An agricultural economist says young farmers are embracing new ideas to weather the down economy. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says many of today’s young farmers are adapting their business and financial practices. “I’m also finding a very entrepreneurial mindset.”  He says, “Many of them will have their farms and ranches,…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy sales steady to lower except butter Monday

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Monday except butter on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices remained unchanged at $0.6025.  Two sales were recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.83.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0075 at $1.86.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0050 at…… Continue Reading

Rain is a good thing

An ag meteorologist says impressive rains fell over the weekend across the Plains and portions of the Midwest. “Without any question, it’s going to help ease the drought.” Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says eastern Kansas and western Missouri had heavy rains and moisture was widespread in other areas. “There was a heavy band…… Continue Reading

Southern Indiana farmer finishes harvest

A southern Indiana farmer says he finished harvest last week. Ben Kron says yields were surprising. “We were so dry for so long during the summer and even the late fall, we really weren’t sure what to expect,” he says. He tells Brownfield this year was a learning experience. “Really, I don’t know if it was a plant…… Continue Reading

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