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More warm and sunshine needed to mature SD corn

USDA says only 3% of South Dakota’s corn is mature as September begins and an agronomist in the Dakotas and Minnesota says more heat units are needed to help the later-planted corn reach maturity. “We need anywhere from 250 to 300 more heat units... Read More.

More demand needed to help with commodity prices

Lower corn and soybean prices are attracting some new export demand, but an extension economist at the University of Missouri says there hasn’t been as much demand as expected yet, especially from one key buyer. Ben Brown says China still isn’t buying much from... Read More.

Michigan ag business leader says a refocus on biofuels is needed

The Michigan Agriculture Agri-Business Association says the state’s latest budget showcases values of the administration and a refocus on biofuels is needed. President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield the governor vetoing a $3 million tax credit passed by the legislature is a missed an opportunity... Read More.

Farmers needed for MSU field crops climate study

A new climate resilience study at Michigan State University aims to study what practices help field crops during weather extremes. Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield she’s recruiting farmers for different levels of commitment over the next three years. “We’re hoping that... Read More.

More IRS guidance needed on clean fuel production tax credit

The senior policy director at Missouri Soybeans says more guidance is needed from the Internal Revenue Service on a Clean Fuel Production Credit that could incentivize soybean oil’s use in Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Casey Wasser tells Brownfield updates to the 45Z tax credit in... Read More.

Serious negotiations needed for new farm bill

Ag lobbyist Randy Russell says not much progress has been made on the new farm bill in the U.S. House or Senate. “The leadership ultimately has to get into a room and each give a little bit if we’re going to get a compromise.”... Read More.

Vilsack: more biosecurity needed for livestock

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more biosecurity is needed in the livestock industry to reduce the spread of H5N1. “We’ve seen increases obviously in the number of farms within states. That’s a result of more testing, which is good, but at the same time,... Read More.

Vilsack: farm bill compromise needed

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack tells Brownfield the new farm bill is a long way from being completed. “There’s still work to be done obviously between parties to get to yes.” He says there are discrepancies on how House lawmakers intend to pay for crop... Read More.

U of I project comparing soils a century apart; help needed

A new project at the University of Illinois could help researchers better understand how soil has changed in the past century. Andrew Margenot, associate professor of soil science, tells Brownfield the project is a unique opportunity… “All states had some kind of soil survey, but... Read More.
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