Finding a fix for Proposition 12 remains a priority

A recent poll indicates many voters in battleground states want Congress to prevent states like California from setting animal welfare standards that apply beyond its borders. Andy Curliss, vice president of strategic engagement with the National Pork Producers Council, says it’s impacting grocery costs, and consumers are concerned. “They are experiencing stress from grocery prices, and at…Continue Reading

The impacts of premature corn ear drop

A Purdue University Extension corn specialist says if corn begins to prematurely drop ears it could impact yield.  Dan Quinn tells Brownfield…  “It depends on when it happens and how many plants it’s happening on,” he says. “If it happens, in the beginning dent stage, it shuts down that plant. It can have anywhere from five…Continue Reading

Dry conditions impacting harvest timeline in southwest Kansas

A lack of rain in southwest Kansas is impacting the harvest timeline for some dryland farmers. Jim Sipes says grain sorghum harvest will likely start early. “And that will be highly variable across the area. There’s some folks that may not be able to harvest their crops as it’s just not going to be very…Continue Reading

Early harvest exceeding expectations in NE Illinois

An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says many farmers in his area are seeing exceptional early yields. Chad Kalaher, who’s territory covers northeastern and east central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “On soybeans, early maturity early planted fields, yields have been really in a range from 70 to 100 on field averages.”  He says, “Corn yields have been…Continue Reading

Rep. Mann says momentum building for 45Z legislation

A Kansas Congressman says momentum is building behind legislation to extend the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon biofuels. Republican Tracey Mann tells Brownfield… “This is a big issue. Let’s make sure that our American tax credits are used to benefit American producers. It’s not rocket science, but I’m pleased to lead the charge on this…Continue Reading

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