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Farmers weighing tough decisions for 2025 crop

A pair of agronomists say farmers are facing several tough decisions as they plan for the 2025 crop. Matt Montgomery, who covers western Illinois for Pioneer, says evaluating disease resistance should be a priority. “Now we’re starting to have to ask these really difficult...

K-State agronomist cautions against planting winter wheat too early

A Kansas State University Extension wheat specialist says farmers shouldn’t plant their winter wheat too early. Romulo Lollato tells Brownfield… “They have what they call high temperature germination sensitivity, which is essentially while the soil temperatures are above 85 to 90 degrees, that seed...

NASDA Annual Meeting focused on setting policy priorities

Directors from the state departments of agriculture are in Indianapolis this week to set policy that addresses ag issues on the state level. Indiana State Director of Agriculture Don Lamb says the meeting is an opportunity for states to work together. “We discussed a...

Why fermented foods are good for a healthy gut microbiome

Fermented foods and foods with prebiotics help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids.  Dr. Steve Lerner with Novonesis says that’s one reason why fermented foods play a role in a healthy gut microbiome. AUDIO: Healthy Living on fermented...

Soybean harvest nears for central Minnesota farmer

The soybean harvest is near for central Minnesota farmer Ryan Mackenthun. “A couple combines moving on beans here, things are changing fast. So I think I’ll be going here the end of the week.” The Brownton-area corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield there’s a...

Abrupt, wild weather transitions becoming more common

A climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center says abrupt, wild weather transitions are becoming more of the norm. Brian Fuchs tells Brownfield it’s been a variable early fall with drought conditions expanding across the Corn Belt and Delta following a wetter growing season....

An update on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline

The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says permit work continues for a carbon pipeline that, once completed, is expected to span five states across the Midwest. Lee Blank says the Iowa Utilities Commission recently issued a construction permit for the company, but another permit...

RFA concerned election outcome could impact certain biofuel tax credits

The Renewable Fuels Association is concerned some biofuel tax credits could be eliminated depending on the outcome of the presidential election. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper says the Trump Campaign has pledged to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, but he’s encouraged to see more Republican...

Soybean harvest should accelerate in west-central Minnesota

A farmer in west-central Minnesota expects soybean harvest to accelerate this week. Gary Wertish says the crop is turning rapidly. “You’ll start seeing the harvest starting probably pretty full-speed, which is a little later than normal. But with all the rainfall and it seemed...

Silage harvest rapidly advancing across Midwest

A dairy forage specialist says continued hot and drought-like conditions are speeding up corn silage harvest in many parts of the Midwest. Dann Bollinger with Pioneer tells Brownfield, “There are different kinds of pressures hastening dry down, whether it be drought stress, extreme heat...

Good week for corn, wheat export inspections

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 19th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum,...
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