Farm News

Badgert Crops and Soils Update Meeting

Tuesday, November 26

Brownfield’s Larry Lee will cover the Badgert Crops and Soils Update meeting in Eau Claire, WI. The post Badgert Crops and Soils Update Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Badgert Crops and Soils Update Meeting

How to properly defrost your turkey

Tuesday, November 26

It’s officially the holidays. For many, that means large gatherings that are centered around food. If you’re preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving this week, Kenneth King with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service has a few reminders to make sure you’re thawing your bird... Read More.

The benefits from cover crops go beyond conserving soil and water

Tuesday, November 26

A multi-state multi-year study just began to learn about how alfalfa, corn and cover crops can work together, and how some cover crops generate their own weed-fighting chemicals. Marta Moura Kohmann with the University of Wisconsin has more about the new study next on... Read More.

Avian influenza virus found in California raw milk sample

Monday, November 25

A California dairy that sells raw, unpasteurized milk is recalling some of it after tests found the avian influenza virus was present. Dr. Keith Poulson with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield it is odd to see what has been happening in California... Read More.

Harvest continues in Kansas

Monday, November 25

Kansas farmers continue to harvest sorghum, cotton, and sunflowers. USDA’s final weekly crop update of the year shows the pace for sorghum equal to the five-year average at 96 percent. Cotton is 71 percent harvested, slightly ahead of 68 percent normally. Sunflowers are 93... Read More.

Tennessee cotton and soybean harvest near completion

Monday, November 25

Dry conditions across Tennessee continue to impact winter wheat and pasture conditions. According to the USDA’s final Crop Progress and Conditions Report, harvest for both cotton and soybeans is 95 percent complete. Winter wheat is rated 74 percent good to excellent, with 93 percent... Read More.

Sorghum harvest nears finish line in Nebraska

Monday, November 25

The final USDA weekly crop report of the season shows the sorghum harvest wrapping up in Nebraska. At 95 percent complete, the pace is just behind the usual pace of 97 percent. Winter wheat condition is rated 48 percent good to excellent, with 95... Read More.

Winter wheat in Arkansas rated 52% good to excellent

Monday, November 25

According to the USDA, the cotton and soybean harvest is complete, and the peanut harvest is nearly complete. Winter wheat is 95 percent planted, 84 percent emerged, and 52 percent of the crop is rated good to excellent. Pasture conditions are just 13 percent... Read More.

Rain and snow slow Minnesota farmers finishing fall fieldwork

Monday, November 25

Widespread rain and snow limited Minnesota farmers trying to wrap up fall fieldwork last week. USDA’s final crop report for 2024 shows there were four days suitable, with activities including tillage and planting CRP and cover crops. Topsoil moisture supplies going into winter are... Read More.

Kentucky soybeans 93% harvested

Monday, November 25

Soybean harvest is winding down in Kentucky. According to the latest Crop Progress and Condition report from the USDA 93 percent of harvest is complete. Seventy-one percent of tobacco has been stripped. Winter wheat is 79 percent rated good to excellent with 93 percent... Read More.

Indiana winter wheat emergence at 88%

Monday, November 25

The USDA says winter wheat emergence is approximately on schedule in Indiana. The latest crop progress report says 88% of the crop has emerged, near the five-year average of 89%, with 64% of the crop in good to excellent condition. The agency says winter... Read More.

Ohio winter wheat rated 70% good to excellent

Monday, November 25

The USDA says routine maintenance and winter preparation efforts are in full swing across Ohio with most harvest work complete. The latest crop progress report shows winter wheat emergence at 97% with 70% of the crop rated good to excellent. Aside from the wheat... Read More.