The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program is expanding. Don Lamb says the program benefits farmers. “Farmers are the best environmentalists. Farmers want to do what’s right for the environment,” he says. “There are times because of the cost of things that it just becomes really cost…… Continue Reading
Farmland values surprisingly stable
The CEO of National Land Realty says he’s surprised farmland values have remained high despite low commodity prices. Ronnie Richardson tells Brownfield he recently talked to a Kansas farmer about the corn market. “He had his corn booked at $4.10, and you go ‘what in the world, how could you farm your way out of…… Continue Reading
Eastern Iowa farmer starts soybean harvest
Eastern Iowa farmer Jeff Pape started soybean harvest Wednesday. “Yields are decent, anywhere from some timber fields that don’t get good sun and are on sand ground that ended up about 63 (bushels per acre). The next field that’s decent is probably running low 70’s (for yield), but they’re dry.” The Dyersville corn and soybean…… Continue Reading
Good week for new crop corn, soybean export sales
New crop U.S. corn and soybean export sales were up on the week. The USDA says Mexico, unknown destinations, and Japan led the pack for corn during the week ending September 12th, while China purchased more than half of the weekly total for soybeans. Both corn and beans continue to see a lot of competition…… Continue Reading
Trisha Yearwood’s Instagram Was Hacked… for a Very Sweet Reason
Okay, this is adorable! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Red crown rot impacting Illinois farmers
A Pioneer agronomist says red crown rot is having a major impact on some soybean growers. Matt Montgomery says his west central Illinois territory is ground zero for the relatively new fungal disease. “We’ve seen yield losses 40 to 60%.” He says, “We’ve seen some real devastating, you know, one offs where yield gets dropped…… Continue Reading
Zach Bryan Apologizes for Swift Post: ‘Don’t Drink + Tweet’
Zach Bryan says he’s been dealing with “personal” issues that “no one knows” about — that played into his controversial post. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Western Wisconsin farmer says crops variable but okay
A western Wisconsin farmer says there is a lot of variability in the crops this fall. Tony Mellenthin grows corn and soybeans south of Menomonie and tells Brownfield the late season weather had an impact. “Heat and lack of moisture to finish them off has taken the top end off the corn and beans. If…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senator says drought assistance is a top priority
A U.S. Senator from Ohio says providing drought assistance to those in need is a top priority. Sherrod Brown says farmers need assistance now. “One farmer told us that they can only get one and a half cuttings of hay pastures not growing well,” he says. “It means in the summer or early fall you’re already feeding…… Continue Reading
This NFL Player Disobeyed His Coach For a Nasty Reason
There are not many good reasons to disobey your coach, but this was a good one for the Packers. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
