AGCO lauds precision ag portfolio at Farm Progress Show
Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO, tells Brownfield the company’s strategic transformation has been accelerated by a PTx Trimble joint venture.
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It’s Not Too Early for 2025 Fertility Planning
Advanced Agrilytics Director of Agronomic Technology Travis Kimmel tells Brownfield what growers should focus on as they begin their fall fertility planning. Kimmel says they offer more than just nutrient recommendations and explain why detailed data is important for growers to utilize throughout the...
Grain market analyst: reward the rallies
A grain market analyst says farmers may not see improvement to commodity prices anytime soon. Steve Nicholson with Rabobank says what’s going on in the market this year is much different than in recent years. “In the past, we haven’t had the stocks,” he...
A brief cool-off ahead for the Heartland; more late-season ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from the middle and upper Mississippi Valley into the Northeast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall across much of the northern half of the...
Fall fertilizer considerations
As farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest, plans for fall fertility are also being set. University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says anhydrous ammonia remains a very good option, but cautions growers considering urea.
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U.S. ethanol industry thriving, RFA says
A biofuels specialist says the ethanol industry is thriving despite the downturn in the ag economy. Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol exports, record ethanol production, record corn grind, and that’s...
Iowa farmer a few weeks out from harvest
A western Iowa farmer says he plans to start his 2024 harvest in just a few weeks. Scot Bailey raises soybeans, corn, cow-calf pairs, and sheep near Anita. “Right now with the lack of rain and everything, I think we’re going to be probably...
Start checking fields for stalk integrity
An agronomist says farmers will need to prioritize fields at harvest. DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton says the early presence of tar spot likely means growers will need to keep an eye on stalk integrity. “It really varies,” she says. “When did that disease...
Butter strong, cheese market mixed
Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield there has been a lot of activity from buyers recently, with over 100 loads of butter traded between August 12th and the 16th. “That was a new all-time high since daily trading began back in 2006, so lots...
Tractor improvements focus on increased productivity
Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the lineup of tractors from Case IH. From the suspended tracks to being able to check the oil, Bill Weber says all of the updates to the tractor line had farmer needs...
New Puma tractors from Case IH help increase productivity
The new Puma model tractor from the Case IH features a new transmission that makes its use more productive for farmers and operators. The Puma model tractors were designed with livestock and dairy producers in mind. But as JE Cadle, marketing manager with Case...
New planter options help improve on-farm efficiency
Case IH is launching three new planters in 2025. Dave Brennan with Case IH says these changes were made with productivity in mind. He says the increased efficiency of the equipment can help farmers improve their return on investment. AUDIO: Dave Brennan, Case IH
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