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Drought conditions cause early Ohio harvest
An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway. Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow. “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were in the 150 bushel range, very dry and some of the soybeans have come off at about 30 to 40 bushel per acre,” he says…
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Expecting Strong Corn and Soybean Yields Despite Disappointing End to the Season
Crop Consultant Missy Bauer Foresees Strong Corn and Soybean Yields Despite Disappointing End to the Season Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA approves field study of bird flu vaccine for cattle
USDA approves field study of bird flu vaccine for cattle Capital Press
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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
