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Chinese manufactured drones ban discussions happening in congress

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

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...

Hot, dry pattern could lead to expanded drought

Dangerous heat is expected this week across the central U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Michelle Schuldt tells Brownfield… “We have an upper ridge that is going to be impacting the area and little precipitation is expected,” she says. Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says...

Over reliance on HPPD herbicides causes weed resistance problems

A technical service rep with BASF says resistance to HPPD herbicides is becoming more common. Mike Probst says resistant weeds will be quicker to identify this time of year.  “Reduce the number of weeds that they’re trying to control, especially post emergence, and so I think that’s...

Rain and sunshine for the Delta heading into August

An ag meteorologist says a mix of rain and sunshine is expected in the next 10 days to two weeks in the Delta. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says “it got a little wet across the Delta for awhile and we’ll get away...

Building up pork demand

During this summer’s World Pork Expo, National Pork Board assistant vice president for consumer marketing Jose DeJesus called Hispanic consumers a key demographic for pork. He tells Brownfield a lot of NPB’s marketing efforts are focused on engagement and building a strong relationship.  The post...

Adverse conditions for weed control

Wet and windy weather has made herbicide applications difficult for farmers like Nathan Collins in southwest Minnesota. “There’s challenges with that no doubt, because you want to get in (to spray) at an appropriate time and it’s inevitable (that) you have to spray and...

Wisconsin Ag Road Improvement dollars going out

Wisconsin’s Ag Road Improvement Program dollars are now going to local governments to repair or upgrade local road with weight restrictions. The bipartisan law authored by Representative Travis Tranel and Senator Howard Marklein allowed towns to use a simple application to apply for the...

Wyffels Hybrids says seed production looks good

The president of Wyffels Hybrids says he’s encouraged about seed production prospects this year. John Wyffels tells Brownfield… “July is always one of the most critical times of year from a pollination perspective.”  He says,” There’s clearly ample moisture. Temperatures are moderating here, so...

AGCO sells off Grain & Protein brands in $700 million transaction

AGCO has announced plans to sell most of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners for $700 million. AGCO president and CEO Eric Hansotia says the deal allows the company to streamline its business and focus on AGCO’s portfolio of precision ag...

Exceptionally warm weather is coming to Corn Belt

Temperatures will be heating up in the Corn Belt heading into August and affecting some of the crops, but ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says “it’s going to be really hard to pull yields down nationwide to the point where we have a raging bull...

Live cattle mixed watching direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed watching direct business, feeders were up on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.32 lower at $188.57 and October live cattle closed $.05 lower at $188.55.  August feeders closed $1.07 higher at...
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