Farm News

Avian flu spread happening year-round

Thursday, March 6

The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has become year-round. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says until two years ago, most instances of the virus within commercial flocks occurred during spring and fall migration. “The past two years have been odd... Read More.

Iowa Ag Secretary encouraged by Central America trade mission

Thursday, March 6

The top ag official in Iowa is encouraged following a recent trade mission to Central America. Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Costa Rica and Guatemala are two strong export markets for the U.S. “Both growing economies (with) growing populations. Guatemala, the largest economy in... Read More.

Grain markets respond higher as Mexican tariffs paused

Thursday, March 6

President Trump says he’ll pause tariffs on imports of Mexican goods that fall under the U.S.-Mexico Canada agreement. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Group says the grain markets are higher responding to the news, but overall, grain prices are lower. “Low prices create demand... Read More.

Tariffs could get better ag market access

Thursday, March 6

An ag lobbyist says while trade tariffs are a concern for production agriculture, the farmers who support President Trump understand tariffs can be used for better market access. “But if these tariffs were to stay in place a long time, I think that view... Read More.

Patience when early planting soybeans

Thursday, March 6

A researcher at Ohio State University says patience can be key when evaluating early planted soybeans. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says soybean plants can often make up for poor initial stands. “If plants are more spread out, they’ll tend to... Read More.

Rhoden: eminent domain ban doesn’t kill carbon pipeline project

Thursday, March 6

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota. “We’ll continue to support the private property rights of our people and opportunities for value-added agriculture and our state as a... Read More.

Asgrow brand to launch new traits in the years to come

Thursday, March 6

Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Brand Manager, caught up with Brownfield at Commodity Classic to talk new trait technologies from the brand. Bayer Crop Science recently announced the development of Vyconic Soybeans, which will be sold under the Asgrow brand. Learn more below about new products... Read More.

Survey shows farm growth over the next five years likely

Thursday, March 6

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows the largest increase in farm growth expectations since 2016. Ag economist Jim Mintert says the current ag economy could drive some farmers to retire early. “When someone retires, there’s a higher chance that another farming operation or another... Read More.

Illinois pork producer sees optimism in Mexico amongst tariff dispute

Thursday, March 6

A past president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says there’s surprising optimism amongst Mexican end users even as tariffs ratchet up between the two countries. Cherly Walsh is in Monterrey, Mexico this week with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) attending the Expo... Read More.

Bayer’s foliar fungicides offer enhanced disease protection

Thursday, March 6

Brownfield caught up with Mercedes Diaz, North American technical product lead for foliar fungicides at Bayer Crop Science, during this year’s Commodity Classic. Learn more about how Delaro and Delaro Complete foliar fungicide can offer enhanced disease protection for farmers. The post Bayer’s foliar... Read More.

New Bayer herbicide to combat tough to control weeds

Thursday, March 6

During this week’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Brownfield caught up with Dominik Hoffman, product manager for selective herbicides at Bayer Crop Science. He says Convintro herbicide will help farmers manage tough-to-control weeds, such as water hemp and palmer amaranth. Learn more about the... Read More.

How DEKALB is pushing yield potential to the next level

Thursday, March 6

Brownfield caught up with Seth Irwin, Dekalb Product Manager, at this year’s Commodity Classic to talk about the new products launching this year. Learn more about the newest trait launch and some of the best sellers from the brand. The post How DEKALB is... Read More.