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Volunteer opportunities available at Farm Rescue

Thursday, July 25

The senior development officer for Farm Rescue says people across the country can help volunteer for the organization in a variety of ways. Tim Sullivan spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Is demand picking up for old crop?

Thursday, July 25

A commodity broker with Advanced Trading says demand is starting to pick up a bit for old crop in storage. Tommy Grisafi spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Maintaining the right nutrient balance

Thursday, July 25

The national sales manager for AgroLiquid says a balanced nutrient program is critical to plant health. Galynn Beer spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Low prices and high input costs challenge SD farmer

Thursday, July 25

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says it’s going to be tough to make money with the corn crop this year unless commodity prices get a boost. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “we’re quite a ways short of breakeven right now where the market is,...

Fendt showcases new large tractor innovations

Thursday, July 25

The senior marketing manager for Fendt tractors says large equipment continues to see a number of advancements in innovation. David Soliday spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

MO corn “good to great” as July wraps up

Thursday, July 25

Consistent rains have been helping the corn in northern and mid-Missouri. In Carroll County, Nathan White says corn is doing great. “2014 was a good year. I don’t know if it will get up to that in our area this year, but it looks...

Earlier-than-usual rice harvest expected in Bootheel

Thursday, July 25

A University of Missouri Extension specialist says the rice crop is well ahead of schedule this year and harvest could start in mid-August in the Missouri Bootheel. Justin Chlapecka tells Brownfield “I’ve talked to some consultants that may be draining fields as early as...

Syngenta outlines corn rootworm management strategies

Thursday, July 25

An agronomy service representative with Syngenta says corn rootworm has been prevalent in parts of the Corn Belt. Aaron Kromann spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Favorable growing conditions this summer

Thursday, July 25

A crop protection technical development representative with Bayer Crop Science says many growers have been experiencing some favorable growing conditions this summer. Brad Nemmers spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Controlling weeds with BASF’s Surtain corn herbicide

Thursday, July 25

A technical marketing manager with BASF says growers can utilize the Surtain corn herbicide in their battle to control weeds. Dan Waldstein spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post

Iowa farmer harvests his “best wheat crop ever”

Thursday, July 25

A western Iowa farmer says he recently finished harvesting the best winter wheat crop he’s ever raised. Kelly Garrett says his wheat crop far exceeded expectations. “With the moisture that we had last fall and then the moisture we had this spring, we were...

ISDA emphasizes importance of ag policy

Thursday, July 25

The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says farmers have expressed concern about getting a farm bill done this year. Don Lamb says ISDA remains committed to putting farmers first. “In a period of change of administrations and our job really is...