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The importance of maintaining strong trade relationships

Jim Douglas, Indiana soybean farmer and USMEF board member, talked to Brownfield during Commodity Classic about the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships amid current trade tensions. Hear the full interview below. The post

The Importance of Pre-Emergence Residual Herbicides

As farmers gear up for planting, weed management is already top of mind as a constant challenge. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel Technical Agronomist Zak Swanson says early season weeds pose the greatest threat to crop yields. The post

Importance of Working With a Crop Nutrition Expert

In challenging economic times, basing fertilizer decisions off a current soil test is even more important. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist with AgroLiquid shares why working with a crop nutrition expert can help farmers spend fertilizer dollars efficiently.  The post

Brevant seeds highlights importance of FFA, ag education

A retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds says FFA is helping shape the next generation of ag leaders. Caleb Quinlan says FFA gives students a chance to gain industry experience before they start their careers. “Being an FFA alumni, I thoroughly enjoyed my time...

Importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers

A nutrient management specialist is stressing the importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers. John Stoffer with Corteva Agriscience tells Brownfield most farmers understand the need for N stabilization in the fall. “However, many of those farmers will tell me they don’t need to stabilize in...

Ag economist stresses importance of good grain marketing plans

A University of Nebraska Extension ag economist says farmers should consider price and date triggers when developing a good grain marketing plan. Jessica Groskopf tells Brownfield it’s important to set realistic expectations based on market trends. “Sometimes it’s, you know, gosh, I just need...

The Importance of Growing Demand Abroad

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is a contractor to the national Beef Checkoff and works to promote and market U.S. products to countries around the globe. In this episode, Bill McLaren, a cattle producer from Pacific, Missouri, and the Council’s representative on the USMEF...

Gatton, new USB vice chair, outlines importance of soy checkoff

The new vice chair of the United Soybean Board says the checkoff continues to increase profitability for all U.S. soybean farmers. Brent Gatton, a farmer from Kentucky, tells Brownfield, “For every dollar a farmer has invested in the checkoff we have gotten $12.30 in...

Indiana farmer stresses importance of soy checkoff work

A west central Indiana farmer says the soybean checkoff program is consistently investing in new ways to improve production. Kevin Cox says the checkoff makes a difference in producer profitability.  “The investment that we make for every check off dollar that is held back...

Emphasizing the importance of biofuels

The former chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance says the uncertainty of the biofuels industry is weighing on U.S. farmers. Brazil, Indiana farmer Kevin Cox says a recent visit to Capitol Hill focused on the future availability of biofuel tax credits. “There’s some tax...

ASA and WISHH highlight importance of emerging markets

The executive director of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health says growing populations are driving demand for more protein. Gena Perry says the industry is targeting new markets for U.S. soy, which helps boost demand. “The FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
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