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Variable crop yields in Indiana

A southern Indiana farmer says crop performance has exceeded expectations. But, Mark Seib says he didn’t expect this much variability.  “We were kind of surprised that they fluctuated greatly just across the road from each other,” he says. Of course, we saw rains in... Read More.

Soybeans, corn see another round of harvest pressure

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling November back below $10. Soybeans are watching U.S. harvest activity and expecting good progress in most of the region this week. The trade is also monitoring planting weather in South America ahead of CONAB’s Brazil... Read More.

Strong appetite for U.S. cheese lifts exports

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says modest improvements in dairy shipments during August helped push volumes ahead of last year. Total U.S. dairy export volumes were up 1.7 percent from last August and values were up 10 percent to $708 million, the biggest jump... Read More.

Crop exceeding expectations, Iowa farmer says

Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his 2024 crop has exceeded expectations. “I had heard some stuff from some guys that got started early and I thought there’s no way we could have 70-bushel beans. And, we’ve had some right around that area.” But... Read More.

Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability

The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything more than a couple passes of tillage does not return on the bottom line... Read More.

Agronomist says Nebraska harvest has been inconsistent

An agronomist says harvest across the state of Nebraska has been inconsistent. Keith Byerly with Mosaic tells Brownfield there was a lot of moisture in the spring.  “We’ve seen a lot of issues carry through all season long, with maybe some poor nutrient availability... Read More.

Changes in blueberry varieties

The genetic makeup of a variety of blueberries can contribute to fruit quality. However, varietal changes have also helped the plants adapt to a changing climate and improve performance in different conditions. Bill Fritz’s family operation has been growing blueberries in Michigan since 1956.... Read More.

Interest in sustainable agriculture continues to rise

Syngenta’s head of business sustainability and government affairs says he’s continued to see increased interest in sustainable agriculture. Val Dolcini says many of these practices aren’t new for farmers. “In some parts of the country, it’s regenerative ag,” he says. “Others are more comfortable... Read More.

Protect the Harvest ceasing operations

A non-profit that has promoted and defended agriculture for more than a decade is shuttering its operations.  Protect the Harvest has announced it will end its 13 years of advocacy on October 31, 2024, due to ongoing funding challenges.  Since 2011, the organization has... Read More.

NCBA survey finds tax policy a top priority for producers

A new survey from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association found that key tax provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact family-owned cattle operations.   Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs, says the Act is set to expire at the end... Read More.

Tackling Issues with Research

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Research and Agronomy Director Blake Barlow says they conducted a survey to determine a direction for future research. Barlow tells Brownfield that they want to make sure their research will give farmers the greatest return on investment... Read More.
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