Farm News

Hot weather continues on the far southern Plains; comfortable temps cover the Corn Belt

Monday, August 19

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather prevails, while Monday’s high temperatures are expected to range from 75 to 85°F. With Midwestern corn and soybean development mostly at or ahead of the normal pace, this week’s cool weather should not be a major concern. However,...

Weekly export inspections up on year

Monday, August 19

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending August 15th are running ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current respective marketing years. The 2024/24 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat, while 2023/24 started...

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 4 | Research Portfolio

Monday, August 19

It is crucial for Missouri soybean farmers to have unbiased data, and the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation is a great place to showcase their research. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s immediate past chairman Aaron Porter says the research they are doing needs to...

Light on Every Acre

Monday, August 19

The Farm for Soy Innovation is an essential research platform for Missouri soybean farmers. Missouri Soybeans Conservation and Farm Operations Director Clayton Light says each of the 285 acres will serve a purpose and benefit the farmers throughout Missouri. The post

Manage a Top Soybean Yield Robber with Peking Resistance

Monday, August 19

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant Seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Brad Foresman says Soybean Cyst Nematode can be difficult to manage, but choosing soybean varieties with Peking SCN resistance helps. The post

Expansion possible for SDSU swine research facility

Monday, August 19

South Dakota State University’s Swine Education and Research Facility could get an expansion by the end of 2025. Bob Thaler with SDSU Extension tells Brownfield the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council granted funding for two additional wean-to-finish nutrition rooms and double the research capacity,...

First case of corn stunt confirmed in MO

Monday, August 19

University of Missouri Extension says corn stunt has been confirmed in southwest Missouri, the first time the disease has been confirmed in the state. An agronomist discovered symptoms of the uncommon corn disease in Christian, Stone, Lawrence and Barton counties. Corn leafhoppers infect corn...

Heat wave on the southern Plains to expand into the Corn Belt late this weekend, next week

Monday, August 19

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook for calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the Plains, Rockies, Southwest, and Deep South, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover parts of the Far West and an area stretching from the middle Mississippi Valley to the...

Dairy nutrition important for babies, moms.

Monday, August 19

The dairy checkoff is highlighting the benefits of dairy consumption for mothers and babies. A new campaign led by the dairy checkoff and MilkPEP is designed to elevate awareness and understanding of dairy’s contributions to the development of brain cognition during the first 1,000...

Farmers, firefighters see effectiveness of soybean-based foam

Monday, August 19

Chemists at Crossplains Solutions developed a firefighting foam using soybean flour that was released to the market in March. Firefighters and farmers from around the country visited a Wisconsin fire training facility to see how well the foam works. Craig Kruse with the Watertown,...

Farmers Union optimistic about proposed Packers and Stockyards rule

Monday, August 19

Farmers Union members are optimistic about the proposed new USDA Packers and Stockyards rules. Lauren Langworthy with Wisconsin Farmers Union tells Brownfield their members are concerned about consolidation in agriculture, especially in the meat packing sector where four companies control much of the business. ...

Nebraska seminar highlights innovative uses for U.S. meat products

Monday, August 19

A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says finding innovative ways to utilize U.S. beef and pork helps grow demand on the global market. Jordan Wicks worked with four delegations from Latin America this week to develop unique eating experiences. One of them did...