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High-quality wine grapes expected from Michigan vineyards

Michigan State University Extension’s viticulturist says dry conditions this season should make for high-quality wines. Esmaeil Nasrollahiazar tells Brownfield, “In August, September, and October, it was super dry.” “In two months, the volume of the rain was less than half an inch, so it... Read More.

Modest gains for soybeans, corn, wheat

Soybeans ended a mostly mixed session modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. Soybeans are monitoring the late U.S. harvest, expecting delays in parts of the Midwest and Plains. Still, the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome after a very long dry stretch for... Read More.

RaboResearch breaks down ag sector influencers

The head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness in North America says the animal agriculture sector has been the bright spot for the ag economy this year. Roland Fumasi tells Brownfield, “You’ve got strong cattle prices, strong broiler prices, high egg prices.” “We’ve seen a... Read More.

Dairy FARM ES update released

The National Milk Producers Federation’s environmental stewardship program for farms, processors, and dairy cooperatives has been updated. Nicole Ayache is National Milk’s Chief Sustainability Officer.  She tells Brownfield version three of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship (FARM ES) program helps answer questions... Read More.

Farmers for Soil Health enrollment open

The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two... Read More.

Farmer sentiment up ahead of the U.S. presidential election

An ag economist says farmers are expressing optimism that economic conditions will improve. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield the latest Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points from last month. “They became more optimistic about their financial conditions, particularly when... Read More.