Ad Astra Radio Family Brands
HomeArticles Posted by Brownfield Ag News ( Page 206)

Author: Brownfield Ag News

Subscribe to this News Feed.
SHARE NOW

USDA’s Bonnie concerned about solar farms

A USDA official is concerned solar installations will take productive farmland out of production. Undersecretary for farm production and conservation Robert Bonnie tells Brownfield. “I hear it everywhere I go, and I worry about bringing prime agricultural land out of production. Of course we...

New center at Ohio State helps drive development of the U.S. rubber industry

Researchers at the Ohio State University are working to increase domestic production of rubber.  Professor Judit Puskas says a federal grant from the National Science Foundation will fund research from experts in engineering, biology, and agriculture.   “Having seven partner universities, four core partners, and Ohio...

Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy

With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some tips about watching expenses, identifying spending habits and controlling...

K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers

A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants...

Biden, Vilsack announce green energy grants to rural cooperatives

Electric cooperatives in 23 states are getting more than 7.3 billion dollars in clean energy grants. President Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are announcing the details at one of the Dairyland Power Cooperative project sites near Westby, Wisconsin Thursday.  Vilsack says Dairyland is...

Two Wisconsin soybean board members re-elected

Wisconsin’s soybean growers have re-elected two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Justin Bauer, representing District 2 farms near Eau Claire, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6 near Random Lake, began new three-year terms that run through Aug. 31, 2027. The board oversees...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 4, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.21 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $325.80, up $8.40Oct. soybean oil closed at 40.72, down 76 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.80 and 3/4,...

Live cattle mixed, waiting on direct business to develop

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, watching direct business, and feeders were lower on the higher move in corn.  October lives closed $.05 lower at $179.22 and Select closed $.05 higher at $178.90.  October feeders closed $1.87 lower at $237.45 and...

U of M studies linkage between soil heath and clean water

A new research project in the Western Lake Erie Basin is studying what soil health practices lead to improved water quality. Lead investigator Jennifer Blesh is with the University of Michigan. “Up to 70 fields will link understanding of the fields management history to...

Soybeans, corn, wheat extend gains

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, rallying after overnight losses. The USDA’s national crop rating was down slightly on the week but is holding above a year ago. Forecasts for much of the Midwest generally look dry into mid-month, which could trim...

Risk management more critical in ag downturns

A product analyst with Country Financial says risk management is key for farmers as the ag economy slows down. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Crop insurance in a down price year is probably more critical than the opposite.”  He says, “When you’ve got fewer dollars to...

Protect our Produce says federal wage mandates need to change

Eight Michigan farm groups have formed a coalition to elevating farm labor issues ahead of the November election. “We hope to leverage Michigan status as a battleground state this fall to fix this broken system.” Jamie Clover Adams with Product Our Produce tells Brownfield...
First Previous202203204205206207208209210Next Last