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Down cycles in ag lead to more farm transitions

Tuesday, November 5

An agricultural economist says downturns in the ag economy typically lead to an increase in farm transitions. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, tells Brownfield… “Given the economic cycle this whole thing of transition management will accelerate because I’m hearing a number... Read More.

Grassley remains pessimistic about lame duck farm bill

Tuesday, November 5

There’s still hope the farm bill can be completed during the lame duck session of Congress. But U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s not optimistic. “I haven’t heard of any movement during the month of October, and that movement would be just among... Read More.

Precision Conservation Management

Tuesday, November 5

For nearly ten years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the Precision Conservation Management program to help farmers realize the economics of in-field conservation. In this Managing for Profit, three Illinois farmers share their experience with PCM. The post Precision Conservation Management appeared... Read More.

Largely beneficial rains from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes region

Tuesday, November 5

Across the Corn Belt, a storm system crossing the upper Midwest is producing widespread rain and slowing or halting fieldwork. A wide temperature gradient exists across the storm, with Tuesday’s Midwestern high temperatures expected to range from near 45°F in much of Minnesota to... Read More.

How an increase in pigs per litter is affecting the market

Tuesday, November 5

A Purdue University ag economist says U.S. pork producers have steadily increased productivity since the mid-1990’s. Michael Langemeier says the number of pigs per litter reached a record high in September. “Annually, there’s a 0.1 pig increase, that’s 3.1 pigs from 1994 to 2023,”... Read More.

Several winter wheat areas get much-needed rain

Tuesday, November 5

An ag meteorologist says some of the bigger hard red winter wheat growing areas are getting some much-needed rain this week. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says the most impressive rains over the weekend were in West Texas into southeastern Kansas. “Rain totals... Read More.

An active and moisture-laden pattern to continue across the Heartland; mild for the season

Tuesday, November 5

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions will cover much of the country, with near- or below-normal... Read More.

Agricultural Youth Exchange connecting Kansas State University students with Taiwan

Tuesday, November 5

An agricultural youth exchange program at Kansas State University is helping students learn more about global agriculture. Each year, thanks to a partnership between Kansas State University and Taiwan’s National Chung Hsing University, six students spend a week traveling abroad. Junior agriculture education major... Read More.

Rains bring optimism for some cattle producers

Tuesday, November 5

Recent rains have been a welcome sight for many cattle producers. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “We’re hoping we get a little runoff to put some water in the pond,” he says. “You can buy feed, you can truck feed,... Read More.

New FARM ES program updates can help producers use GHG data

Tuesday, November 5

Farmers generate a lot of data, but turning date into dollars is not always easy, even with emerging carbon markets. Nicole Ayoche with the National Milk Producers Federation says their Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship or FARM-ES program has just been updated, and... Read More.

Tennessee crops: 98% corn, 85% soybeans harvested

Monday, November 4

Most of Tennessee received some rainfall this past week, but more is needed. The dry fall has accelerated the harvest pace. Harvest is 98 percent complete for corn, 85 percent complete for soybeans, and cotton is 78 percent harvested. Winter wheat is 69 percent... Read More.

Harvest winding down for Kentucky farmers

Monday, November 4

Harvest continues without weather disruptions for most Kentucky farmers. Harvest is 92 percent complete for corn and 75 percent complete for soybeans. Tobacco is 52 percent stripped; 55 percent is rated good to excellent. Winter wheat is 65 percent planted, 41 percent emerged, with... Read More.