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National FFA Convention Luncheon and Press Conference

Wednesday, October 16

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will attend the 2024 National FFA Convention Luncheon The post National FFA Convention Luncheon and Press Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. National FFA Convention Luncheon and Press Conference

Kansas farmer says harvest has been variable

Wednesday, October 16

A central Kansas farmer says corn harvest has been variable. Jacquelyne Leffler tells Brownfield… “We thought it was going to be a tremendous crop and it was really good. It was above average, but there were definitely spots where there were 40 bushel differences... Read More.

Corn yields surprisingly good in parts of North Dakota

Wednesday, October 16

Corn yields are better than expected in some parts of the Upper Midwest. Brevant Seeds agronomist Lewis Kuppler is based in North Dakota and says the harvest is about 25 percent complete. “Overall, the crop is surprisingly good. We were expecting probably less than... Read More.

Some poultry farmers still need help with Pure Prairie Poultry’s shutdown

Wednesday, October 16

Some contract poultry farmers in western Wisconsin are still figuring out how to move forward after their processor, Pure Prairie Poultry shuttered its operations without notice. One of them is Terry Filla. He says, “Currently, we have roughly 60-62 thousand birds with no feed.... Read More.

Michigan sweet cherry growers eligible for emergency assistance

Wednesday, October 16

Northern Michigan sweet cherry growers can now receive federal disaster assistance following significant insect and disease damage. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the request to USDA after farmers lost up to 75 percent of their crop following the mild winter and warm, wet early growing... Read More.

Study points to ag repercussions from tariff-induced trade war

Wednesday, October 16

New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association indicates U.S. farmers would suffer while export competitors benefit from a tariff-induced trade war. Farmers for Free Trade president Bob Hemesath says when the U.S. imposes tariffs, it usually comes at the cost of agriculture. “Whoever... Read More.

Asgrow Offering New Products for 2025

Wednesday, October 16

The Asgrow brand will offer 21 new XtendFlex products to farmers for the 2025 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discusses the brand’s product lineup for 2025. The post Asgrow Offering New Products for 2025 appeared first on... Read More.

Ag economist says cotton demand a headwind

Tuesday, October 15

An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says demand continues to be a headwind for the U.S. cotton market this year. Scott Stiles tells Brownfield the biggest cotton buyer, China, is expected to purchase less cotton than last year. “Last year, their imports... Read More.

Kentucky crop update: 76% corn, 42% soybeans harvested

Tuesday, October 15

There have been very few weather delays for Kentucky farmers during harvest. Caleb Ragland says they’ve wrapped up corn yields were surprising – especially with how hot and dry the growing season was. “Some certain details really paid huge dividends this year,” he says.... Read More.

Better-than-expected corn and soybeans in NW MO

Tuesday, October 15

A farmer in northwest Missouri says the harvest is well ahead of schedule and has been surprisingly good this year. Dylan Rosier tells Brownfield his hopes weren’t too high for corn this fall. “We were probably looking at close to a record yield on... Read More.

Iowa corn harvest at 45%, soybeans 81% harvested

Tuesday, October 15

Harvest is well ahead of the usual pace in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn harvest, at 45 percent done, is three days faster than a year ago and nearly a week ahead of the five-year average. Soybeans are 81 percent harvested,... Read More.

A lower net farm income expected in MO

Tuesday, October 15

Missouri’s net farm income is expected to decline again this year for the second year in a row. In a new report, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center says 2024 net farm income is $3.66 billion. However, this is... Read More.