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Four ways to maintain bean yields & the budget

Monday, July 29

A crops researcher at the University of Illinois says there are four ways farmers can maintain soybean yields without breaking the budget in today’s tight margin environment. Dr. Connor Sible says utilizing equipment properly is a big step. “We always think about planters and...

Winter canola pilot expanding in mid-South

Monday, July 29

Bunge Chevon Ag Renewables is expanding farmer contracts this fall as part of a winter canola project with Corteva Agriscience. Corteva Agriscience Global Product Director for Biofuels Chad Berghoefer tells Brownfield the collaboration started last year with 5,000 acres and is ramping up to...

ACE Biofuels Conference

Monday, July 29

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Brandon Peoples will be in Omaha, Nebraska covering the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Biofuels Conference. The post

Summit on Ag and Economic Development

Monday, July 29

Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples will be in Kearney August 8, 2024 covering Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development. The post

USMEF Seminar

Monday, July 29

Brandon Peoples will be in Lincoln on August 14, 2024 for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Seminar at University of Nebraska. The post

Nebraska Soybean Management Field Day

Monday, July 29

Brandon Peoples will be in Ulysses, Kansas on August 15, 2024 for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Day. The post

Wisconsin State Fair

Monday, July 29

Brownfield’s Larry Lee will be on the ground in West Allis for the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair August 1st and 2nd and again on August 7th. The post

Farm Technology Days

Monday, July 29

Larry Lee will be on the ground in Cadott, Wisconsin August 13-15, 2024 for Farm Technology Days. The post

Farm for Soy Innovation

Monday, July 29

Missouri Soybeans Farm Operations Director Clayton Light reveals that the Bay Farm Research Facility has been renamed Farm for Soy Innovation. He says this new name accurately conveys their research mission to keep soybean farmers competitive into the future with other states and countries....

How can farmers adjust input spending with low commodity prices?

Monday, July 29

An economist at Rabobank says sluggishness in the ag economy is forcing growers to be more mindful of their budgets. Owen Wagner, vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis, says farmers typically cut back on capital investments first. “These different input categories you could describe...

Chinese manufactured drones ban discussions happening in congress

Monday, July 29

The CEO of a U.S. drone manufacturer is monitoring proposed legislation that would ban Chinese-made drones. Arthur Erickson, CEO of U.S. drone manufacture Hylio, says Chinese manufacture DJI has 70 to 80% of the world’s drone market share. “What this bill is doing is...

Ohio Pork Council puts on second annual Breaking Boundaries Show

Monday, July 29

The Breaking Boundaries pig show is an opportunity for kids with developmental disabilities to have a hands-on 4-H experience. Kelly Morgan with OH-Pigs says participants are paired with experienced 4-Hers… “They learn that animals aren’t scary,” she says. “They learn a lot of facts...