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Drought pushing back winter wheat planting for Kansas farmer
A Kansas farmer says drought has delayed his winter wheat planting. Brian Sieker tells Brownfield he’ll plant the crop this week after receiving some much-needed rainfall. “This year we had lots of army worms, web worms and grasshoppers. Lots of guys had to spray a lot of their rye and triticale and they planted early,”…
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By Shifting from Row Crops to Ancient Grains, a Michigan Farm Family Creates a New, Healthy Snack
By Shifting from Row Crops to Ancient Grains, a Michigan Farm Family Creates a New, Healthy Snack Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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FS Agronomists Canvas the Midwest to Collect Corn Yield Data as Harvest Begins
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AgPR) September 24, 2024 – FS crop specialists have been collecting corn yield estimates in Illinois and Iowa as part of the FS Crop Tour. As of September 20, the data estimated a yield of 220 bushels per acre for Iowa, with 120 data locations, and 222 bushels per acre for Illinois, with…
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Nitrogen Fertilizer for Soybeans Offers Limited Yield Benefits, Study Says
URBANA, Ill. — In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary. Soybeans form a natural partnership with bacteria that colonize the plant’s roots. In exchange for sugars, the bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use, supplying much…
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2024 Harvest On Pace With Five-Year Average, According To USDA Report
2024 Harvest On Pace With Five-Year Average, According To USDA Report 1380 KCIM
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Soybean condition suffering in Ohio, Tennessee
Soybean condition suffering in Ohio, Tennessee Successful Farming
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Some seed quality issues popping up in Illinois corn crop
A Bayer agronomist says some Illinois farmers are seeing seed quality issues in their corn crop. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “East central Illinois is fighting that more.” He says, “Somebody I was talking to the other day described to me an ear of corn that looked like a bag…
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The most valuable crops grown in North Dakota
The most valuable crops grown in North Dakota MSN
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Harvest advances ahead of scattered rain
Harvest advances ahead of scattered rain FarmWeekNow.com
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Disease pressure showing as Nebraska corn harvest begins
An eastern Nebraska farmer says his fields have shown signs of disease pressure as harvest gets underway. Matt Bailey tells Brownfield… “Southern Rust and tar spot are both showing their face. All the fungicides that were applied obviously given the time of the year are running out,” he says. “I don’t know many people were…
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A variable harvest across Corn Belt
Harvest is variable across portions of the Corn Belt, with many farmers noting the dry conditions. “We’ve had to irrigate a lot. We were pretty dry mid-season.” But Nebraska farmer Mark McHargue says he’s expecting a good popcorn harvest this year. Kansas farmer Joe Newland says the drought has brought variability back to corn and…
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Farmers weighing tough decisions for 2025 crop
A pair of agronomists say farmers are facing several tough decisions as they plan for the 2025 crop. Matt Montgomery, who covers western Illinois for Pioneer, says evaluating disease resistance should be a priority. “Now we’re starting to have to ask these really difficult questions about what’s my major player and orienting our management toward…
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USDA launches new initiative to help distressed borrowers
USDA launches new initiative to help distressed borrowers Farm Progress
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Soybean harvest progress more than doubles week-over-week
Soybean harvest progress more than doubles week-over-week Successful Farming
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Illinois harvest progress jumps
The USDA says harvest in Illinois picked up steam last week. Montgomery County farmer Ethan Brown says he’s happy with the early results. “We’re in full swing.” He says, “We’ve cut a lot more beans than we’ve shelled corn. Overall yields on the beans especially are pretty special. The little bit of corn that I’ve…
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Conserving Good Soil
Robert Alpers, a Prairie Home farmer, says farmers should gradually apply conservation farming practices such as planting cover crops. He also tells Brownfield that turning soil is a good measurement of success and will preserve productivity for generations. The post Conserving Good Soil appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Wisconsin farmer says soybeans okay, corn phenomenal
A western Wisconsin farmer is expecting yields that are above his production history, but nothing to brag about. Tom Gillis grows corn and soybeans near River Falls, not far from the Minnesota border. He tells Brownfield his soybeans need a little more time and moisture. “Ours are still at least ten days out, I think.…
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‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields affected by wind
‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields affected by wind WJRT
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Don’t Let These 3 Threats Clip Corn Yields
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Planting conditions were far from perfect in AgriGold Agronomist Nick Frederking’s territory of southern Illinois, but he says adequate rains have helped compensate for compacted corn roots. If rain continues to fall and farmers work to help the crop finish strong, he expects them to bring in good corn yields. “We want…
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Begin Your Journey to Farmland Ownership
GOSHEN, N.Y. — Identifying, evaluating, and securing farmland can be challenging, but resources and support systems exist to help new landowners overcome initial hurdles. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County on October 10, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at El MimoMex Farm in Goshen, NY for an evening of community, food, and conversations…
