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OSU intensifies efforts to support farmers during drought
OSU intensifies efforts to support farmers during drought Farm Progress
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Southern Rust could impact yields in Nebraska
Corn and soybeans have been pressured by disease this growing season in Nebraska. Mike Gruener, with Wyffels Hybrids discusses some of the more prominent diseases, like Crown Rot and Southern Rust, that could impact yields. Brownfield interviewed Gruener at the 2024 Husker Harvest Days, near Grand Island, Nebraska. AUDIO: Mike Gruener, Wyffels Hybrids The post…
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Lower crop prices mostly responsible for net farm income decline
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says lower crop prices take most of the blame for a continued decline in net farm income. Pat Westhoff tells Brownfield there’s lower crop prices across the board. “If you take all the major field crops: corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, there’s…
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USDA Expands Plant-Based Options In Schools: “Sets the Groundwork for Lifetime Health”
USDA Expands Plant-Based Options In Schools: “Sets the Groundwork for Lifetime Health” VegNews
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Third year of farm income decline is on the horizon
Third year of farm income decline is on the horizon Successful Farming
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Organic milk production has soared despite volatile profit margins
Rising feed and operational costs are outweighing strong returns for organic dairy farmers.
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Financial planning key to navigating tough economy
Mallory Dugan, with Farm Credit Services of America discusses current trends in the ag economy. She explains why it’s important for farmers to sit down and take a look at their finances heading into 2025. Dugan was interviewed at the 2024 Husker Harvest Days, near Grand Island, Nebraska. AUDIO: Mallory Dugan, Farm Credit Services of…
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Field trials for short stature corn showing promise
An agronomist with Bayer says field trials for its short-statures corn hybrids have been encouraging. Shawn McDonald says Bayer’s Preceon variety is only about 7 feet tall with 24-to-28-inch ear heights. “What we’ve seen with that in some field testing so far is significant reductions in green snap risk, he says. “When we look at a place like…
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Plant Roots Under Drought – No Longer the Hidden Half
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Corn fields are the icebergs of solid ground — there’s more below the surface than meets the eye. That’s why plant root systems are often referred to as the “hidden half” of the plant. Despite the challenges of studying how roots of corn and other plants develop and function underground, the past…
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2024 showing resilience of cover crop systems
A southern Illinois agronomist says 2024 is showing the resilience of cover crop systems. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says a wet spring was challenging, but patience seems to have paid off. “The best planting conditions that I had was into my cover crops that were not terminated early.” He says, “Where I…
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Black layer time arrives for 2024
Black layer time arrives for 2024 Farm Progress
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How NJ farmers are saving culturally significant crops from war-torn countries
How NJ farmers are saving culturally significant crops from war-torn countries NorthJersey.com
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NOPA August Soybean Crush Falls to Nearly Three-Year Low
NOPA August Soybean Crush Falls to Nearly Three-Year Low Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Dry conditions spark increased harvest activity
Dry conditions spark increased harvest activity FarmWeekNow.com
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Wheat Planting When the Soil is Dry
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the germination process to begin, wheat seeds need to imbibe (take in) water. With dry soil throughout the state, there are concerns about delayed germination and emergence after wheat planting. Over the past three years, we evaluated wheat planting date with funding from Ohio Corn and Wheat. Wheat yield was greatest…
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National Farm Safety and Health Week is underway
National Farm Safety and Health Week is underway Successful Farming
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2024 Illinois State Fair Again Breaks Attendance Records
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 16, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-breaking attendance totals for the 2024 Illinois State Fair. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event, the highest number on record since industry standards were enacted. “Each year, the hardworking team at the Illinois Department of Agriculture manages to improve the Illinois State Fair…
