Soils with higher percent-based saturation are more fertile because they have more plant nutrients and fewer toxins. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist for AgroLiquid, uses a parking lot analogy to explain how farmers can balance those nutrient levels and improve productivity. The post CEC and Percent Base Saturation appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Very cold weather to accompany a seasonally active pattern for parts of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures and near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country. Warmer- and drier-than-normal weather will be limited to parts of California, the Great Basin, and the Desert Southwest, while colder- and drier-than-normal conditions will affect the upper Great Lakes…… Continue Reading
One million birds impacted by HPAI detection in Jay County Commerical Egg Operation
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in Jay County, Indiana (east central, Indiana). According to the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than one million birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area, and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in Jay and Adams Counties has been established. Jay County borders the state…… Continue Reading
Hundreds of JoAnn Fabric Stores Now Closing: Full List
The chain exited bankruptcy last year, but it looks like some stores might close. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Chris Lane’s Redneck Alter Ego Will Make You Laugh
It’s a whole different side to the entertainer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Engaged to Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges
Her fans totally called it! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Beer Industry in Major Trouble + Shrinking Fast: Here’s Why
Beer sales are in decline in America. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Hog futures up on steady to higher cash
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed and feeders were modestly higher, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. April live was down $.27 at $195.72 and June was unchanged at $191.37. March feeders were up $.20 at $264.97 and April was $.27 higher at $265.25. Direct cattle markets were mostly quiet. Very…… Continue Reading
Compeer Groundbreakers program lends support to new and beginning farmers
A Midwest farm credit cooperative is supporting new and beginning farmers with financial and outreach services. CEO Jase Wagner says the Compeer Financial Groundbreakers program helps young producers face unique challenges. “Young, beginning, and small farmers in all sizes and shapes are part of our mission, and in order to really live out the long-term…… Continue Reading
Soybeans fall on crop weather, demand questions
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term forecasts have more rain in parts of Argentina and better harvest weather in central Brazil. Some damage has likely been done in Argentina and while Brazil’s harvest is catching up to the average, it could push some second crop corn planting past the ideal window. CONAB’s…… Continue Reading
