The Michigan FFA Association continues to expand agricultural education programs across the state. President Hunter Bognar tells Brownfield, “We’re really accepting so many new things in agriculture with the constant changes and improvements on technology.” “We’ve just become more of an inclusive, inviting organization to really try and push that new future era of agriculture,”…… Continue Reading
Iowa Ag Secretary encouraged by Central America trade mission
The top ag official in Iowa is encouraged following a recent trade mission to Central America. Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Costa Rica and Guatemala are two strong export markets for the U.S. “Both growing economies (with) growing populations. Guatemala, the largest economy in Central America, is really an important player in the region from…… Continue Reading
Avian flu spread happening year-round
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has become year-round. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says until two years ago, most instances of the virus within commercial flocks occurred during spring and fall migration. “The past two years have been odd in a way, where we’ve had high-path avian influenza in commercial…… Continue Reading
Tariffs could get better ag market access
An ag lobbyist says while trade tariffs are a concern for production agriculture, the farmers who support President Trump understand tariffs can be used for better market access. “But if these tariffs were to stay in place a long time, I think that view might change.” Randy Russell tells Brownfield there’s a growing ag trade…… Continue Reading
Grain markets respond higher as Mexican tariffs paused
President Trump says he’ll pause tariffs on imports of Mexican goods that fall under the U.S.-Mexico Canada agreement. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Group says the grain markets are higher responding to the news, but overall, grain prices are lower. “Low prices create demand and so, we certainly did that. Prices came down to competitive…… Continue Reading
Rhoden: eminent domain ban doesn’t kill carbon pipeline project
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota. “We’ll continue to support the private property rights of our people and opportunities for value-added agriculture and our state as a whole.” House Bill 1052 would add a new section to existing…… Continue Reading
Patience when early planting soybeans
A researcher at Ohio State University says patience can be key when evaluating early planted soybeans. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says soybean plants can often make up for poor initial stands. “If plants are more spread out, they’ll tend to branch more.” He says, “They’ll sense higher quality light and result…… Continue Reading
Asgrow brand to launch new traits in the years to come
Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Brand Manager, caught up with Brownfield at Commodity Classic to talk new trait technologies from the brand. Bayer Crop Science recently announced the development of Vyconic Soybeans, which will be sold under the Asgrow brand. Learn more below about new products coming out later this year. The post Asgrow brand to launch…… Continue Reading
Survey shows farm growth over the next five years likely
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows the largest increase in farm growth expectations since 2016. Ag economist Jim Mintert says the current ag economy could drive some farmers to retire early. “When someone retires, there’s a higher chance that another farming operation or another family typically would pick up the entire operation of that retiring…… Continue Reading
Illinois pork producer sees optimism in Mexico amongst tariff dispute
A past president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says there’s surprising optimism amongst Mexican end users even as tariffs ratchet up between the two countries. Cherly Walsh is in Monterrey, Mexico this week with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) attending the Expo Carnes. “I do have to say that everybody down here is…… Continue Reading
