ASA expresses concern about preliminary herbicide tariff announcement

The director of government affairs at the American Soybean Association says the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision to impose tariffs on herbicides. Virigina Houston tells Brownfield… “Corteva Agriscience filed a petition with the Commerce Department and the International Trade Commission that alleges that the governments of India and China are unfairly…Continue Reading

Making plans for the 2024 Farm Science Review

The manager of Farm Science Review says farmers will have an opportunity to talk about their balance sheet concerns during this year’s show. Nick Zachrich encourages growers to talk to exhibitors about making their farm more profitable in 2025. “A lot of farmers are worried a little bit about their balance sheet for the end of…Continue Reading

Southwest Minnesota abnormally dry

There are parts of the Corn Belt that have gone from overly wet to abnormally dry. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld says the southwestern part of the state has lacked moisture following a wet start to the growing season. “Abnormally dry conditions just means drier than what would be expected for a…Continue Reading

Ethanol Promotions

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the corn checkoff help create demand and expand marketing opportunities for Indiana farmers. JR Roesner, a farmer and board member says they’re promoting different uses of corn. The post Ethanol Promotions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Harvest prep a busy time for Minnesota farmer

A farmer in southeast Minnesota suggests the busyness of fall starts before harvest. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says they are cleaning out bins in preparation for the new crop. “We’re sweeping up the little bit that’s left. We’ve got the combines here, we try to go through most every bearing and check for noises…Continue Reading

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