While not (yet) a radio single, McGraw’s message of unity is timely. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Consider a fall burndown herbicide
Farmers looking to get a head start on 2025 weed control might consider a fall burndown herbicide. Dan Smydra, an Enlist field specialist for Corteva Agriscience, says there are several benefits. “First off, winter annuals are small in the fall making them easier to control. If you’re targeting early-emerging spring weeds like kochia, lambsquarters, ragweed,…… Continue Reading
New app designed for speciality crop growers helps lower sustainable ag barriers
A Purdue University ag economist says the HortCalculator, a first of its kind research tool, helps growers identify alternative crop protection strategies. Ariana Torres tells Brownfield… “How much more money are you going to have to spend, but also how much more money are you going to make and what is the return on that…… Continue Reading
Dairy price weakens in latest report
The USDA has pulled back its expectations for higher milk prices. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says lower milk production per cow is expected through the end of next year. Recently low butter and cheese prices however have negatively impacted forecasts. USDA expects those weaker prices to continue but increased nonfat…… Continue Reading
USDA all hay production estimate slightly lower
The USDA has cut its outlook for total 2024 hay production slightly. All hay production is currently pegged at 72.871 million tons, 1.669 million less than the August guess due to a slight decline in the monthly yield figure, down 0.4 to 2.03 tons per acre, but still up 4.018 million from 2023 thanks to…… Continue Reading
Taylor says U.S. ag trade moving in the right direction
USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says 2024 has been an important year for U.S. agricultural trade. “This year is projected to be the third highest on record for U.S. food and agricultural exports. Just two years ago was actually the record.” She tells Brownfield food and ag exports are a critical driver of farmer profitability.…… Continue Reading
Hinson focused on Mexico’s GM corn ban
Some members of Congress are closely watching for an upcoming decision regarding Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says a ruling in favor of U.S. corn producers would be the right call. “I’m hoping that decision goes the right way for the United States and our producers. When the USMCA…… Continue Reading
No big surprises in USDA report, markets trading weather
A commodities economist says there weren’t many surprises in the October USDA report. USDA raised U.S. corn production and lowered U.S. soybean production slightly and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says there’s not much to update on U.S. ending stocks. “We’re amply supplied with grain and oilseeds in the United States and I think the…… Continue Reading
Family Roasts ‘Stupid’ Groom for Secretly Getting Married
She has been in the family for almost a year. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Yield changes impact cotton, rice crop projections
The USDA’s adjustments to 2024 cotton and rice production estimates are based on yield changes. This year’s upland cotton crop is seen at 13.685 million bales, 2% below September on a cut in yield, now at 778 pounds per acre, but 16% above 2023 on increased planted and harvested area, with that harvested area figure…… Continue Reading
