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AMVAC helping growers manage corn rootworm

Wednesday, December 11

AMVAC’s Todd Reichardt tells Brownfield the company has corn rootworm technology that can help farmers to combat the pest. He spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Nebraska Ag Expo. The post AMVAC helping growers manage corn rootworm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Read More.

An Expanded Network of Channel SeedPros and Agronomists

Wednesday, December 11

Channel SeedPros and technical agronomists work together on behalf of their farmers. In this Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel SeedPro Katie Jorgensen says they are helping farmers navigate challenges on the farm. The post An Expanded Network of Channel SeedPros and Agronomists appeared first on... Read More.

House approves Water Resources Development Act

Wednesday, December 11

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Water Resources Development Act. WRDA has been passed on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014 and helps the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers make investments to improve the nation’s harbors, inland waterway navigation, and other aspects of... Read More.

A brief, but intense, wind-blow cold wave races into the Heartland; some snowfall in spots

Wednesday, December 11

Across the Corn Belt, a brief warm spell is being replaced by colder weather. Wednesday’s high temperatures will range from near 25°F in the Red River Valley of the North to 50°F along the Ohio River. Colder air is arriving on northwesterly winds, while... Read More.

Seasonally mild weather next week across much of the Heartland; beneficial moisture for some

Wednesday, December 11

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures across the southern tip of Florida. The southwestern and south-central U.S., along with parts of the Northeast, will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, near-... Read More.

Poultry disease threats top-of-mind

Wednesday, December 11

Disease threats are at the forefront as poultry producers try to keep flocks healthy. Minnesota turkey grower John Zimmerman tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza cases are surging as wild birds migrate south for the winter. “We’ve had some indications that we’re going to... Read More.

Farmers less optimistic as commodity prices remain low

Tuesday, December 10

A crop insurance agent says risk management remains crucial for the 2025 growing season. Randy Svehla, with Farm Credit Services of America, says low commodity prices remain a concern. “Bottom line, inputs are high and commodity prices are low, and so what can we... Read More.

Stanton Farmily Farms honored with Missouri Ag Stewardship award

Tuesday, December 10

Missouri Farmers Care has presented Stanton Family Farms with the Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award for their careful and responsible management of the land, natural resources, and animals. Executive Director Ashley McCarty says farmers, ranchers, and organizations work together to manage natural resources for future... Read More.

AFBF President Duvall discusses Illinois Farm Bureau’s expulsion

Tuesday, December 10

Pictured: American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall speaks with reporters at the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes the dispute with... Read More.

Gov. Pillen says lab-grown protein not welcome on Nebraska grocery store shelves

Tuesday, December 10

Nebraska could be the next state to ban the commercial sale of lab-grown protein. Governor Jim Pillen says he’d like to see legislation introduced in 2025 to ban its sale. “We need to safeguard Nebraskans. We need to make sure we’re not buying this... Read More.

Cattle futures supported by strong cash business

Tuesday, December 10

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by cash business. February lives closed $2.00 higher at $189.02 and April lives closed $1.70 higher at $190.65. January feeder cattle closed $1.52 higher at $257.32 and March feeders closed $2.25 higher... Read More.

Build More Profit Potential

Tuesday, December 10

As we close out the 2024 crop year, Jeremy Hogan, a lead agronomist with Advanced Agrilytics, explains the effect of above-average temperatures from early in the year and what a lack of rain meant for growers. Learn how Advanced Agrilytics helped growers overcome agronomic... Read More.