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Rains benefit forage harvest

A regional agronomist says rains during the growing season have been ideal for forage production. AgroLiquid’s John Leif covers the northeastern U.S. and Ontario. “Those Midsummer rains were able to get a nice second cutting,” he says. “And for those that are into their...

Red meat production surges in July

Commercial red meat production during July was up sharply on the year. The USDA says the total of 4.554 billion pounds was 10% above the year before, with beef and pork production both climbing on faster slaughter paces, the ample ready numbers, and heavier...

USDA Under Secretary says trade expansion a priority for U.S. agriculture

Advancing and expanding U.S. agricultural trade remains a priority for USDA. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield that includes diversifying what’s being exported. “Making sure that if we produce it that we’re able to export it and that...

July poultry production up on year

Poultry production during July was above last year’s level. The USDA says 4.562 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July 2024, 8% more than July 2023, pushed higher by a 9% gain in chicken production to 4.119 billion pounds, which canceled out...

New Leader Manufacturing introduces new dry fertilizer spreader technology

New technology introduced this week in the dry fertilizer market could be a gamechanger for farmers.                 Zac Rissi, business development specialist with New Leader Manufacturing, says the NL720 spreader brings a new level of efficiency. “We’ve increased the spread widths to 120 feet with...

2024 ag equipment purchases and leases down

The President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association says there are fewer ag-related purchases and leases this year. Rose Oswald-Poels tells Brownfield only a few farmers are replacing equipment. “The costs of equipment right now are so high and then again coupled with...

CME cash dairy prices lower Thursday

Cash dairy prices were all lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5650.  One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $2.0775.   One sale was reported at $2.09.  Cheese barrels were down $0.06 at $2.2225. ...

Efficiency the focus of latest sprayer and spreader advancements

Efficiency is the focus of the latest developments in the world of sprayer and spreader technology.   “Maybe the equipment isn’t getting any bigger but it’s definitely going more into technology.” KJ Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), tells Brownfield… “The...

Minnesota crops struggle to recover from wet spring

A farmer in west-central Minnesota says crops have struggled to recover from a wet spring. Patrick O’Leary of Danvers tells Brownfield it’s been a dfficult year. “Our early planted crops had a lot of challenges with water, late planted crops it seems like they’re...

Big week for new crop corn, soybean export sales

The USDA is reporting strong new crop corn and soybean export sales for the week ending August 15th. Export demand for fall and winter delivery corn and soybeans has improved after the drop in price, as China led the way for new crop beans...

Agronomist says timing cover crops right will deliver best results

A Nebraska agronomist says timing is crucial when planting cover crops. Tyler Williams, with Bayer’s ForGround team, says inter-seeding is most effective in the early summer. “While the corn might be a couple feet tall, getting some cover crops in there, getting a little...

2024 season has very high yield potential

An ag meteorologist says a cooler and wetter summer had been ideal for crop production across many parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University’s Jeff Andresen says most crops have made it past sensitive development periods without too much stress. “It has been a...
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