Reno County CROP Hunger Walk Wednesday, September 27 by Brenna EllerBy Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County CROP Hunger Walk will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m., and attendees will gather at the gazebo by the Rice Park... Read More.
Illinois harvest falls slightly behind average as crop conditions improve Monday, September 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsIllinois farmers made progress on corn and soybean harvest last week, but both are progressing slightly behind the 5-year average. The USDA reports as of Sunday 10% of corn is harvested compared to 13% on average. 81% of the crop has reached maturity and... Read More.
Michigan crop maturity advances Monday, September 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsCrops are rapidly catching up in maturity across Michigan. Neil French with ADM tells Brownfield he expects to see most of dry bean harvest wrap up in the coming weeks for growers in the Thumb. “The next two weeks, we’ll take another 15-20 percent of... Read More.
Delayed fall freezes increasing crop maturity window Monday, September 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsAn ag meteorologist says the next two weeks look mostly favorable for dry down in the Eastern Corn Belt. Michigan state climatologist Jeff Andresen says the drier weather will be beneficial for later maturing corn. “In terms of maturation and dry down, it’s probably a... Read More.
Crop uncertainties complicate grain marketing Monday, September 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsUncertainties about this year’s crop are making grain marketing more difficult for many farmers. Bill Gordon grows corn and soybeans near Worthington in southwest Minnesota. “I waited because of the drought and I didn’t market as much as I normally do, so we’re kind of... Read More.
Good alfalfa crop in Upper Midwest despite drought Friday, September 22 by Brownfield Ag NewsIt’s been a resilient year for alfalfa grown in the Upper Midwest. Jon Dockter with the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance tells Brownfield the growing season was hot and dry. “Despite the dry conditions and the drought that many people suffered, I was really surprised... Read More.
Enhancing your crop nutrition portfolio. Thursday, September 21 by Brownfield Ag NewsAgronomic science is helping the industry better understand how the soil — and its living organisms — impacts and is impacted by the plants growing in it. In this episode, learn more about the importance of nutrient use enhancements to help boost crop yields.
Triticale: double crop forage + cover Wednesday, September 20 by Brownfield Ag NewsResearch at Michigan State University is finding the end of September is an ideal time to plant triticale as a cover crop and forage. Cover crops and forage educator Kim Cassida tells Brownfield the plant is a hybrid of wheat and rye. “You grow it... Read More.
Michigan row crop harvests underway Monday, September 18 by Brownfield Ag NewsCorn and soybean harvests have started in Michigan. As of last Sunday, the USDA says corn is rated at 56 percent good to excellent with 96 percent in the dough stage, 71 percent dented, and 19 percent mature. About one percent of corn has... Read More.
Minnesota farmer sees disconnect between grain markets and struggling U.S. crop Monday, September 18 by Brownfield Ag NewsA southeast Minnesota farmer suggests there might be a disconnect between the grain markets and this year’s U.S. crop. Les Anderson of Cannon Falls says drought has impacted his state and many others. “I don’t think our yields can be that great overall when you... Read More.
The importance of using biologicals in a crop nutrition program Thursday, September 14 by Brownfield Ag News Science is changing and evolving and the ag industry is starting to know more about biologicals. Science is demonstrating why biologicals need to be part of crop production. ... The importance of using biologicals in a crop nutrition program
Wheat rises on lower world crop projection Tuesday, September 12 by Brownfield Ag NewsSoybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA did lower production and yield following this year’s drought, which cut new crop ending stocks, but the USDA also reduced new crop crush and exports. Global ending stocks were above expectations with a... Read More.
