Farm News

Dry fall has farmers concerned

Tuesday, October 22

An east central Illinois farmer says fungicides were a wise investment this growing season. Brian Krukewitt, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield… “Definitely some funguses out there.” He says, “I think from what I’m seeing so far and hearing that fungicide this year... Read More.

Fall Weed Control

Tuesday, October 22

Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Dan Smydra says there are several reasons he recommends a fall burndown herbicide application. He tells Brownfield weeds are generally smaller in the fall, there are more herbicide options available, and applying a burndown will keep weeds from overwintering.... Read More.

Nutrien Ag Solutions supports the National FFA Organization with $850,000 donation

Tuesday, October 22

The senior vice president of global retail operations at Nutrien Ag Solutions says a recent donation to the National FFA Organization is helping build the next generation of leaders. Spencer Harris says the three-year $850,000 commitment will help expand ag education. “This commitment will... Read More.

Fueling the Championships

Tuesday, October 22

Illinois corn farmers consistently rate consumer engagement as a top priority, and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is taking that to the gridiron. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsay Croke, communications director at Illinois Corn, discusses the group’s latest efforts. The post Fueling the... Read More.

Near ideal fall weather for many; spotty showers for parts of the central Corn Belt

Tuesday, October 22

Across the Corn Belt, producers continue to push toward an early completion of autumn fieldwork, with 67% of the U.S. soybeans already harvested by October 13, along with 47% of the corn. Those values, from more than a week ago, were significantly ahead of... Read More.

Is the beef-on-dairy trend beginning to fade?

Tuesday, October 22

Over the past several years, dairy producers have been a major supplier of beef, but there’s a commodity broker who thinks beef-on-dairy might have hit its peak, and the cycles for both the beef market and the dairy market might be pointing towards a... Read More.

Dry conditions have South Dakota farmers harvesting ahead of schedule

Monday, October 21

Harvesting continues in South Dakota. Ninety-nine percent of the corn is mature, with 56% already harvested. Last year at this time, just 45% of the corn was in the bin. The soybean harvest is 91% finished compared to 85% last year. All of the... Read More.

Very few harvest disruptions in October for Tennessee farmers

Monday, October 21

Corn harvest is nearing completion in Tennessee, and soybean harvest remains well ahead of the average pace. David Nichols, who farms in the northwest part of the state, says October has been dry. “We have wrapped up the full season soybeans and have got... Read More.

ASA’s WISHH Program is working on increasing soy demand in Africa

Monday, October 21

The executive director of the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health says Ghana is a target market for U.S. soy products. Gena Perry says the country already grows its own soybeans. “The USA has the highest quality,” she says. “It’s... Read More.

Dry conditions help advance winter wheat planting in Kansas

Monday, October 21

The USDA says dry conditions helped speed up winter wheat planting in Kansas. Western Kansas farmer Clay Schemm tells Brownfield… “We had a little bit of rain early, and a lot of guys went out and started trying to plant to chase that moisture... Read More.

Iowa soybean harvest 91% complete, corn at 68%

Monday, October 21

Another week of dry weather resulted in many Iowa farmers to finish soybean harvest. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says at 91 percent complete, the pace is a week ahead of last year and almost two weeks ahead of the five-year average. Corn harvest... Read More.

Another dry week for harvesting in Arkansas

Monday, October 21

Another dry week allowed Arkansas farmers to continue harvesting. Sixty-eight percent of the cotton has been harvested. Eighty-one percent of the state’s peanuts have been dug, with 45% harvested. Thirty-two percent of the peanuts are rated excellent, with 37% good and 24% rated fair.... Read More.