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If considering cutbacks on nutrient spending, don’t cut the K

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says the decline in commodity prices has farmers considering cutbacks on nutrient spending. Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield… “I think there will be cutback.”  He says, “I think we’re lying to ourselves if we think there’s...

Cattle placements up 6% on year

The USDA is pointing towards an increase in market ready cattle numbers. 1.702 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots in July, 6% above a year ago, due to lower corn costs and strength in the feeder cattle market. Still, the comparison is skewed by the...

Indiana soybean checkoff donates soy-based Goodyear tires

The Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana soybean checkoff program are donating soy-based Goodyear tires to four organizations across the state. Goodyear is partnering with the United Soybean Board, the national soybean checkoff program, and the Indiana Soybean Alliance to replace petroleum made tires...

New dairy cattle HPAI reports slowing down

The number of new H5N1 avian influenza cases in dairy cattle appears to be tapering off. A Thursday USDA report says the National Veterinary Services Laboratories have confirmed the presence of avian influenza in 22 dairy herds in five states during the past 30...

Corn, rice harvests underway in the Bootheel

The corn and rice harvests are starting in the Missouri Bootheel. Ryan Wilson farms in New Madrid County and tells Brownfield there’s already been some corn harvested in the area, but he’ll start harvest this week, “Most of the corn I’ve walked and looked...

Lawmakers call for HPAI strategic initiative

Some members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee are calling on USDA to do more to assist producers impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the bipartisan group that includes South Dakota Republican Dusty Johnson and California Democrat Jim...

Potato leafhopper a problem in alfalfa

Potato leafhopper has been a problem for alfalfa growers in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says cutting hay should knock back populations. “The other option is to use insecticides, and use those judiciously.” Potato leafhoppers feed...

Agrifac brings new sprayer technology to North America

North American farmers now have access to unique sprayer technologies developed in the Netherlands. Bryan Pekarek, sales director with Agrifac, says the company offers three types of self-propelled sprayers. “We offer the Condor, which is a 1200-gallon machine.”  He says, “The Vanguard is a...

Canadian rail uncertainty continues amid government action

The Canadian government has taken action to help end a rail shutdown, but an ag transportation expert says the situation is far from over. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says Canadian National Railway workers returned to work on Friday. “It...

Dry conditions come back to MO as harvest begins

Brian Koenig farms in Perry County, Missouri and says the crop conditions are variable. “The soybeans, as a whole, look really good, but the last 4 to 5 days, we’ve seen lots of deterioration because of drought. The cooler weather has helped, but it’s...

Learning more about today’s consumer

Pork consumption in the U.S. has remained fairly consistent in recent years. Patrick Flemming, vice president of demand development for the National Pork Board, says the goal is to grow demand. To do that better, the group is looking at consumers differently. He tells...

Using soybean biotechnology to advance profitability

Advancements in technology are allowing farmers to advance their operations. Kyle Kunkler, the director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association says new soybean biotechnology innovations will soon be hitting the market and talks about how this can benefit farmers. The post
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