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Today’s Fuel for a Better Tomorrow
In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk on how the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition is working to increase biodiesel usage as a cleaner burning, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. The post Today’s Fuel for a Better Tomorrow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Canada rail stoppage poised to disrupt North American agriculture
Canada rail stoppage poised to disrupt North American agriculture Successful Farming
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Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA
Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA KSDK.com
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When Should Ranchers Start Tax Planning?
LINCOLN, Neb. — Does it seem too early to start planning for taxes? Even though calves await weaning, and crops still stand in the fields, September and October are excellent times to meet with your tax accountant and start looking ahead for tax purposes. Pre-tax planning allows producers to plan for upcoming income and expenses.…
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The 2024 Iowa State Fair sees record numbers, from big crowds to eye-popping animal sales
The 2024 Iowa State Fair sees record numbers, from big crowds to eye-popping animal sales Des Moines Register
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Soy-based Asphalt at the Farm Progress Show
The uses of soy will be on display at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. On this episode of Seeds of Success, a farmer-leader with the Iowa Soybean Association outlines some enhancements to a popular soy-based asphalt project. The post Soy-based Asphalt at the Farm Progress Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Cover Crop Adoption Rates Vary Across Regions
The adoption rates for cover crops vary across regions and how land is managed, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Land in the Heartland region had adoption rates of around ten percent for all owner-operated, cash-rented, and share-rented fields. Land in the Northern Great Plains and Prairie Gateway regions had adoption rates of around four…
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Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition
Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition KOTA
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Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice
Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice Public News Service
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New Study Ranks Illinois No. 1 in Total Economic Output from Corn in the U.S.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Corn farming is one of the largest sectors in American agriculture. The nation’s corn farmers bolster the economy and help build strong communities. There are firms in 524 industry sectors across all 50 states and the District of Columbia with linkages to corn grain farming. In 2023, Illinois farmers produced 2.27 billion…
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Soybean growers to benefit from checkoff investment in fire safety
Soybean growers will start to see some return on their checkoff investment from a new product. A new PFAS-free and fluorine-free biodegradable, and much safer-to-use soybean based firefighting foam has been on the market for about six months. Dave Garlie, whose team at Cross Plains Solutions created the new fire foam discusses the foam and…
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Dealing With Ear Rots in Drought Damaged Corn
RALEIGH, N.C. — Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear Rot: Drought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause stunting, poor nodal root systems, reduced ear size potential, and overall, more susceptible corn plants. When a rain does occur, ear rot fungi can grow on stressed corn, leading to ear rot…
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70% of South Dakota corn, 68% of soybeans rated good to excellent
Corn and soybean conditions slightly declined last week in South Dakota. USDA says as of Sunday 70% of the state’s expected corn crop was rated good to excellent, down three percentage points from the previous week. Sixty-eight percent of the crop is at the dough stage and nine percent has dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans…
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Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference
Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference Morning Ag Clips –
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Insights for Dairy Farmers
ONLINE — The Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, presents an insightful double feature with Mike and Ben Jones from Trillium Hill Dairy, where innovation meets tradition in modern dairy farming. In these episodes, the Jones brothers share the challenges and successes behind their cutting-edge advancements in dairy operations, offering valuable insights for dairy…
