Farm News

Cranberry farming has changed over the last century

Wednesday, October 16

A fifth-generation cranberry farmer says a lot has changed in the 101 years of her family farm. Lisa Potter with Cutler Cranberry Company north of Camp Douglas tells Brownfield in the 1920s, it was a much different cranberry market than today. “Everything, of course,... Read More.

Good cotton production, but some quality issues in Arkansas

Wednesday, October 16

An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says tropical storms have affected the quality of cotton in the mid-south. Scott Stiles says only a few thousand bales of good quality cotton had been harvested before Tropical Storm Francine moved through in September. “Based... Read More.

Kansas farmer ahead on harvest says soybeans were among his best ever

Wednesday, October 16

A central Kansas farmer says he’s nearly finished with harvest. Keith Miller, who farms dryland crops on over 10,000 acres near Great Bend, tells Brownfield. “We’ve got all the beans, all the corn, 95% of the milo cut. We’re on the last cutting of alfalfa right... Read More.

USCA establishes policy opposing the use of mRNA technology

Wednesday, October 16

A past president of the United States Cattlemen’s Association says its Board of Directors has set interim policy to oppose the use of mRNA (messenger Ribonucleic Acid) technologies in meat or milk-producing animals. Brooke Miller says mRNA vaccines aren’t currently used in livestock and... Read More.

Indiana Pork partners with the TinCaps to donate meals to a local food bank

Wednesday, October 16

The director of communications for Indiana Pork says a partnership with a minor league baseball team helped pork producers provide local food banks with much needed protein. Jeanette Merritt says farmers teamed up with the Fort Wayne TinCups. “For every breaded pork tenderloin they sold... Read More.

Frost and freeze impacts during harvest

Wednesday, October 16

An AgriGold agronomist says heavy frost and freeze warnings could reduce yield across the state. Steven Heightchew is based in southern Indiana. “Usually at a quarter milk line, you’re looking at anywhere from a one to five or six percent yield loss,” he says. “Frost will... Read More.

Policy over politics

Wednesday, October 16

Commentary. With only a couple of weeks left before Election Day, the battle for your vote has in some regions reached an almost uncomfortable intensity. In addition to candidates for various offices, many of us will see propositions, referendums, initiatives, and amendments on the... Read More.

CME butter demand still strong, cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday

Wednesday, October 16

Cash dairy prices were mostly mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5950. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5950 to $0.60. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.9425. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.93 to... Read More.

Crop insurance expected to pay across southern Minnesota

Wednesday, October 16

A farm management analyst in Minnesota expects a lot of crop insurance policies to pay out this year. Kent Thiesse says the region has dealt with weather challenges all season. “A lot of farmers will probably be able to collect some crop insurance on... Read More.

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.