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Sen. Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn
Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn  brownfieldagnews.com
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$4,500 Per Acre Plus a Signing Bonus? What Solar Companies Are Now Offering Farmers To Lease Their Ground
$4,500 Per Acre Plus a Signing Bonus? What Solar Companies Are Now Offering Farmers To Lease Their Ground  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Mulling in-season fertilizer
A north Iowa farmer facing tight crop margins suggests applying in-season fertilizer was not an easy decision. Caleb Renner and his family grow corn and soybeans near Klemme where they are currently side-dressing corn. “It was a difficult decision to make, and the fact that we are applying it ourselves and that we have a…
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Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture
Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farming Under the Influence?
ATHENS, Ga. — A new University of Georgia study reveals that one in five U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress. Farming is a uniquely stressful vocation. Farmers work long hours performing labor-intensive, repetitive and often dangerous tasks. In…
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USDA: 2023 sugarbeet crop was even bigger than anticipated and ’24 crop looks big, too
USDA: 2023 sugarbeet crop was even bigger than anticipated and ’24 crop looks big, too  Brainerd Dispatch
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Vilsack Blames Expected Record Farm Trade Deficit on Strong U.S. Economy, Criticism of China
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack blamed this year’s expected record farm trade deficit on a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of major trading partner China. Vilsack says the U.S. economy’s strength, with its stronger dollar, is largely to blame for USDA’s record 32 billion-dollar forecast Ag trade deficit this fiscal year. He says, “As a…
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Kansas farm incomes face ‘challenging’ couple of years
Kansas farm incomes face ‘challenging’ couple of years  High Plains Journal
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Biotechnology Corn and Soybean Varieties Planted in Ohio
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The percentage of corn acres planted using biotechnology varieties in Ohio increased from last year, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. Biotechnology varieties accounted for 92 percent of the corn acres planted in Ohio, up from 90 percent in 2023. Soybean plantings included 98 percent biotechnology varieties,…
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OFBF Statement on J.D. Vance Republican Vice Presidential Nomination
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bill Patterson, president of Ohio Farm Bureau, released the following statement on July 15 after it was revealed that U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance from Ohio would be Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate heading into the November 2024 election: “From Day 1 as a Senator, Mr. Vance has been very attentive to…
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Now is peak time to scout for diseases
A plant pathologist was wet and humid conditions will likely spike several disease issues in the coming weeks. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield rains from Hurricane Beryl are impacting the quality of wheat that still needs to be harvested. “This extra moisture and even movement of air actually could be bringing up rust…
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AI can transform precision agriculture, but what are the legal risks?
Guest article: AI can transform precision agriculture, but what are the legal risks?  AgFunderNews
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USDA lowers 2024 meat and poultry production forecast
USDA lowers 2024 meat and poultry production forecast  Beef Magazine
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If You Have an Uneven Corn Crop Pollinating, Consider these 3 Next Steps
If You Have an Uneven Corn Crop Pollinating, Consider these 3 Next Steps  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Dealing With Fleas and Ticks in the Landscape
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahomans are in the midst of cookout season, pool season and vacation season, but it’s also flea and tick season. If proper precautions aren’t taken, both humans and pets will suffer the consequences. Successful prevention and treatment includes both chemical and non-chemical methods. Successful flea and tick management relies on Integrated Pest…
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Debunking Weed Control Myths
Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Brett Gordon says there are three myths he hears most often when it comes to controlling weeds. He tells Brownfield one is cupping is a regular development phase of Enlist E3 soybeans. Another is that all herbicides drift, and the third has to do with dicamba regulations. The post Debunking…
