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Poley to lead Michigan Corn

Monday, September 30

The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan has announced a new Interim Executive Director. Kristin Poley previously served as the organization’s research and agronomy director. “During this transition, we remain completely committed to our mission of working together to enhance the economic position of Michigan’s...

Early winners at World Dairy Expo show ring

Monday, September 30

World Dairy Expo officially starts Tuesday, but cattle have been in the show ring since Saturday. World Dairy Expo® welcomed 445 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest Saturday. Winning the Junior Division out of 148 participants was Brady Mcconnell of...

Apple crop coming in smaller than expected

Monday, September 30

An economist with USApples says production this year could be lower than previously forecast. Chris Gerlach tells Brownfield in August he projected the nation’s apple crop to be down about 10 percent from last year. “It could be that these trees have reached a...

Farmers make most of warm, dry September

Monday, September 30

Farmers across much of the Midwest are taking advantage of a warm and dry start to fall. Chelsea Ferrie with Practical Farmers of Iowa says a lot of fieldwork has been accomplished this month. “There’s a wide range of people that are reporting back,...

Better checks and balances for used cooking oil imports

Monday, September 30

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association wants more checks and balances for regulating used cooking oil imports. MSGA vice president Ryan Mackenthun says members recently traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss several issues including sustainable aviation fuel tax policy. “We’re seeing a lot of used...

Fall cover crop challenges

Monday, September 30

An agronomist says farmers are seeing challenges establishing cover crops this fall. John Pike, who’s based in southern Illinois, says herbicide carryover after late-planted soybeans is a concern. “There were a lot of acres that received a later than usual post herbicide application with...

USDA sees rise in wheat production

Monday, September 30

The USDA is projecting a bigger wheat crop in 2024. Total production is seen at 1.971 billion bushels, an increase of 9% from 2023, with a lower rate of abandonment, and an improved yield thanks to better weather in some areas. Planted area for...

Central Nebraska farmer says diseases challenged crops, but he expects good harvest

Monday, September 30

A Central Nebraska farmer says he’s seen some disease pressure this year, but still expects a good harvest. Mike Bergen, who farms near Henderson, tells Brownfield… “We kind of hit the whammy, the trifecta with Southern Rust and Goss’s wilt and even tar spot moving...

Quarterly grain stocks shoot higher

Monday, September 30

The USDA says quarterly old crop corn and soybean stocks were well above a year ago. The domestic old crop corn supply on September 1st was 1.76 billion bushels, up 29% on the year, with a larger crop in 2023 than 2022 canceling out...

Ohio Corn and Wheat sets focus on sustainable aviation fuel

Monday, September 30

An Ohio farmer is excited about the opportunities the sustainable aviation fuels market provides for U.S. corn farmers. Liz Funderburg is a board member on the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. “There’s so much more that goes into sustainable aviation fuel than just producing the corn...

Sorghum, soybean export inspections up on week

Monday, September 30

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 26th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum,...

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 7 | Farmer Appreciation

Monday, September 30

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council wants to show gratitude to those who pay the checkoff. One of the ways Missouri Soybeans connects with soybean farmers and their crews face-to-face is through harvest lunches. Staff members can talk with farmers and answer questions regarding the...