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Managing weeds with cover crops requires a lot of biomass
A soybean researcher says cover crops can be another mode of action for controlling weeds, but it will take a lot of biomass. Shawn Conley says University of Wisconsin research through weed scientist Rodrigo Werle shows it takes almost five-thousand pounds of dry matter to effectively minimize waterhemp competition with crops. Conley says one of…
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Corn and Wheat Edge Up, Soybeans Stay Weak
Corn and Wheat Edge Up, Soybeans Stay Weak Successful Farming
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Arizona joins unfair competition lawsuit vs. Deere & Co. Company blames ‘politics’
Arizona joins unfair competition lawsuit vs. Deere & Co. Company blames ‘politics’ The Arizona Republic
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Trump USDA Vows to Correct Biden’s Financial Mismanagement of SNAP
Trump USDA Vows to Correct Biden’s Financial Mismanagement of SNAP Morning Ag Clips –
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Solar flares in May 2024 revealed Earth’s vulnerability to space weather
Solar flares in May 2024 revealed Earth’s vulnerability to space weather SpaceNews
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Bill to exempt feedlots from brand inspection garners criticism, support from Nebraska ag groups
A bill to exempt Nebraska feedlots from brand inspections, audits and related fees is drawing both criticism and support from state ag groups. Criag Uden, president-elect of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, told the Nebraska Senate Agriculture Committee Tuesday the bill gives few options for the Nebraska Brand Committee to offset its costs. “We think that…
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New use for soybean oil could spur demand
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says a newfound use for soybean oil could someday spur major demand. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says checkoff funded ISA research led to the discovery. “This Soy Innovation Center is something that we started last year.” He says, “We’ve already got one product that’s…
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U.S. weather patterns have changed for the better
U.S. weather patterns have changed for the better brownfieldagnews.com
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Sens. Moran, Hoeven & Rep. Mann Introduce Legislation to Move Food for Peace Program to USDA
Sens. Moran, Hoeven & Rep. Mann Introduce Legislation to Move Food for Peace Program to USDA Rural Radio Network
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John Deere Unveils Groundbreaking Revamp of Planter Precision Upgrade lineup – Introducing Two New Solutions that Unlock Powerful Opportunities for Farmers
OLATHE, Kansas (Feb. 12, 2025) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the release of two new planter upgrade options, expanding ways farmers can upgrade their John Deere planters and increase productivity. MaxEmerge™ 5e and ExactEmerge™ meter upgrades are now available for a variety of John Deere planters, providing farmers the opportunity to update the meters on…
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USDA Trims Argentina Corn, Soy Harvest Estimates After Dry Weather
USDA Trims Argentina Corn, Soy Harvest Estimates After Dry Weather Successful Farming
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FAO Assesses Impact of War on Ukraine Soil
FAO Assesses Impact of War on Ukraine Soil News Central
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US Sales Fall for American Whiskeys as Threats of a Trade War Heat Up
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024, as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits. But it’s tariffs that loom as one of the stiffest challenges ahead, threatening to deplete sales in key foreign markets, an industry group said Tuesday. Brewing trade conflicts with…
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Rural Americans Don’t Live as Long as Those in Cities
LOS ANGELES (THE CONVERSATION) — Rural Americans – particularly men – are expected to live significantly shorter, less healthy lives than their urban counterparts, according to our research, recently published in the Journal of Rural Health. We found that a 60-year-old man living in a rural area is expected on average to live two fewer…
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New Bayer Product Launching Soon
Convintro herbicide will target tough-to-control weeds such as water hemp and palmer amaranth. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jody Gander, the technical manager for crop protection at Bayer Crop Science, explains more. The post New Bayer Product Launching Soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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59th National Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off in Louisville
59th National Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off in Louisville CropLife
