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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…
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Silage harvest rapidly advancing across Midwest
A dairy forage specialist says continued hot and drought-like conditions are speeding up corn silage harvest in many parts of the Midwest. Dann Bollinger with Pioneer tells Brownfield, “There are different kinds of pressures hastening dry down, whether it be drought stress, extreme heat or in some cases, disease pressures or all the above.” He…
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Higher costs and lower grain prices lead to lower farm earnings in 2023
Higher costs and lower grain prices lead to lower farm earnings in 2023 Successful Farming
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Propane Consumers Plan Ahead for Harvest, Winter
DES MOINES, Iowa — With harvest upon us and the winter months approaching, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding propane consumers to top off their propane tanks. With strong supply and prices comparable to the start of last year’s heating season, this is a good time for propane users to ensure their home…
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Seasonal Reminders for Ventilation Maintenance, Pump-Out Safety
AMES, Iowa – Fall is a great time to plan for seasonal ventilation maintenance and manure pit pump-out. Iowa State University extension agriculture and biosystems engineer Brett Ramirez said taking time now will help ensure these critical steps are completed before cold weather. “It’s critical to get barns ready for winter to help reduce heating…
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Getting a Start on Weed Control in the Fall
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The more moderate weather conditions last winter led to extensive winter annual and perennial weed growth this spring. Winter annual weeds including chickweed, purple deadnettle, henbit, several mustard species and glyphosate-resistant (GR) horseweed (marestail) can form dense weed mats that can be difficult to control with spring burndown herbicides. These difficulties…
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Storage capacity concerns raised over Illinois’ big crop estimates
Storage capacity concerns raised over Illinois’ big crop estimates Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Anhydrous plant stirs up concerns
Anhydrous plant stirs up concerns Farm Progress
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Dairy Signal: Wills, Transition Planning and Beef on Dairy Take Center Stage
JUNEAU, Wis. — This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will provide important information for business planning and reproduction programs on dairy farms. Tune in on Tuesday to learn about wills and estate planning and on Wednesday for family farm transition processes. The Thursday episode will feature the use of…
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Mike Pearson takes a look at the drought impacted areas of Ohio and east in the USA.
Farm Progress America, September 23, 2024 Farm Progress
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Healthy soils make healthy farmers; stressed soils lead to stressed-out farmers
Healthy soils make healthy farmers; stressed soils lead to stressed-out farmers Red, Green, and Blue
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Former Boar’s Head sanitation manager recounts where Virginia plant went wrong
Former Boar’s Head sanitation manager recounts where Virginia plant went wrong WATE 6 On Your Side
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Charted: 150 Years of Corn, Wheat, and Soy Yields in America
Charted: 150 Years of Corn, Wheat, and Soy Yields in America Visual Capitalist
