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Early harvest results promising in western Illinois

A western Illinois agronomist says early harvest results in his area are very promising. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist with Dekalb/Asgrow, tells Brownfield… “225 is the worst yield I’ve heard.”  He says, “I’ve never seen this many plots with 300 plus bushel corn in them....

Don’t overlook farm yard safety

The coordinator of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Health and Safety Center suggests the farm yard should not be overlooked during National Farm Safety Week. Megan Schossow with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield high visibility vests can help prevent accidents and recommends children have...

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly Tuesday

The Global Dairy Trade index rose eight-tenths of a percentage point in Tuesday’s trading session.  The biggest price gains were for Mozzarella cheese and lactose, which had very few sales.  Whole milk powder accounted for half of Tuesday’s sales volume and skim milk powder...

Buyers’ market continues for used farm machinery

An equipment auction specialist says it continues to be a buyers’ market for used farm machinery. Scott Wiese, with Purple Wave Auction says supply is good. “There has been a downtrend in some places but it is something that as stuff is coming to...

Crop insurance agent says grain markets continue to slide

Steve Koenig, with Momentum Ag says it’s been a tough time for farmers navigating low commodity prices. He says Momentum Ag works with farmers and ranchers on risk management, crop insurance coverage and other issues tied to farm income. Brownfield interviewed Koenig during the...

2024 showing resilience of cover crop systems

A southern Illinois agronomist says 2024 is showing the resilience of cover crop systems. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says a wet spring was challenging, but patience seems to have paid off. “The best planting conditions that I had was into my...

Potential ag impacts of election outcome

There are questions about how the outcome of the presidential election might impact ag policy. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says regulations are always top-of-mind for farmers. “What is the regulatory climate going to be to allow agriculture to prosper?...

Wisconsin weather, pests, disease concerns pushing corn silage harvest

The unusually warm weather, the advancement of tar spot, and pests have choppers rolling earlier than expected in central Wisconsin. Farmer and custom harvester John Eron tells Brownfield farmers were hoping for some rain last week, but didn’t get it, so the corn is...

Field trials for short stature corn showing promise

An agronomist with Bayer says field trials for its short-statures corn hybrids have been encouraging. Shawn McDonald says Bayer’s Preceon variety is only about 7 feet tall with 24-to-28-inch ear heights. “What we’ve seen with that in some field testing so far is significant reductions in green...

Financial planning key to navigating tough economy

Mallory Dugan, with Farm Credit Services of America discusses current trends in the ag economy. She explains why it’s important for farmers to sit down and take a look at their finances heading into 2025. Dugan was interviewed at the 2024 Husker Harvest Days,...

MBFi rep discusses company’s expansion into United States.

MBFi Strategic Account Manager Tim Riley spoke with Brownfield during the 2024 Husker Harvest Days about the company’s expansion into the United States. He says the company has a manufacturing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri where biological products are produced for corn and soybeans...
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