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USDA Updating Collateral Requirements, Other Changes for Loan Program
USDA Updating Collateral Requirements, Other Changes for Loan Program DTN The Progressive Farmer
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District 1 candidates discuss farm bill, disaster relief at Farmfest
District 1 candidates discuss farm bill, disaster relief at Farmfest Mankato Free Press
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Farmfest holds panel on tips to surviving a down grain economy
Farmfest holds panel on tips to surviving a down grain economy Agweek
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Having a succession planning conversation
A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…
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Dairy Distillery Alliance breaks ground on biofuel project
A new alliance plans to convert a milk byproduct into ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel. Canadian-based Dairy Distillery CEO Omid McDonald tells Brownfield this isn’t the first time the technology has been used. “In the ‘70s, there was a lot of focus on fermenting lactose to make ethanol to power cars during the oil crisis,”…
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Healthy soils fight crop stress
Farmers are finding healthier soil helps combat crop stress. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis has been focused on building the health of his Massac County farm for the past several years. “Four or five years ago, we started doing a lot of tissue samples on a weekly basis.” He says, “I wasn’t able to get…
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Three Reasons Ranchers Brand Their Cattle
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Young cowboys sit on top of a corral fence, asking their dads when it’s their turn to rope. They’re excited but know to stay out of the way until they’re given the OK on the Elpers ranch in Kingman County. They’re getting a good view of more experienced cowboys as they separate…
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Cattle markets, input costs headline Rep. Hinson’s Women in Ag Roundtable
Some cattle producers say they are cautiously optimistic about the continued strength in the markets. Lisa Kubik of Traer tells Brownfield live and feeder cattle futures continue to trade near all-time highs. “Cattle prices the last couple of years have been great,” she said. “As a cattle producer ourselves, we’ve definitely benefited from that.” But…
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Aphids are Munching their Way through Illinois Corn Crop
Aphids are Munching their Way through Illinois Corn Crop Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken this type of emergency action, following several years of…
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Soybean Seeding Rates are Declining in Farm Country
Changes in technology and higher seed costs have shifted the way farmers plant soybeans in the United States. Between 1997 and 2018, soybean seeding rates – the number of seeds planted per acre – declined by 22 percent on America’s farms. In 1997, farmers planted an average of more than 200,000 soybean seeds per acre.…
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Farm Land Values Up Five Percent
USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased five percent compared to last year. The average price is $4,170 per acre, and that includes buildings and other facilities. Cropland values increased to $5,570 per acre from last year. That’s a jump of $350 per acre, more than 4.7 percent higher. The average pasture…
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Advanced crop nutrition pays
Research is showing advanced crop nutrition pays. Tryston Beyrer, crop nutrition lead with Mosaic, says farmers are seeing results managing their fertility beyond the basic N, P, & K. “In advanced crop nutrition, we basically encompass balanced crop nutrition plus biologicals, or understanding how we can naturally stimulate some nutrient release from our soils to…
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US farmers express cautious optimism
US farmers express cautious optimism World Grain
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FTC chair presses for investigation into high grocery prices
Lina Khan said an inquiry would “shed light” on why food prices and grocers’ profits have stayed elevated even as inflation has come down.
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Soy Meal Studies for Animal Ag
Soybean farmers and their checkoff are investing in several soy utilization studies for increasing soy rations in livestock diets. On this week’s episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association director discusses the importance of driving soy demand in animal agriculture. The post Soy Meal Studies for Animal Ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag…
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USDA offers additional $300 million for export development
USDA offers additional $300 million for export development Successful Farming
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Wild Pigs Inflict Freakish Damage On Alabama Farmer’s Crops And Cattle
Wild Pigs Inflict Freakish Damage On Alabama Farmer’s Crops And Cattle Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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As ag downturn, layoffs continue, Iowa farmland sees first drop in value in five years
As ag downturn, layoffs continue, Iowa farmland sees first drop in value in five years Des Moines Register
