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Farmers turning to technology in grain bins

Technology is keeping stored grain and farmers safe.           Joel Morgan, owner of northern Illinois-based Morgan Millwright Services, says maintaining stored grain through the winter is one of the most dangerous jobs on the farm. “Traditionally you would need to go in the bin to...

Some farmers turning to bag storage

The agronomy manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a big crop has farmers turning to alternative methods of grain storage. Ryan Gentle, who covers Illinois for the company, tells Brownfield… “Starting to hear some storage challenges for guys and starting to see a lot of...

Delta to get some rain before turning dry

An ag meteorologist says the Delta will get additional rains heading into the weekend, building on the moisture received over Labor Day weekend. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says it’s welcome start to September after the region experienced mostly dry, crop stressed August....

Naturally Better Soil Products turning biosolids into compost

One of the first USDA projects to increase domestic fertilizer production is now in operation. Up to $900 million has been dedicated to USDA’s Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program. Acting Deputy Under Secretary Lillian Salerno tells Brownfield, “The prices had just elevated so much...