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Red crown rot spread under investigation
A plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky says red crown rot is having a wider impact on midwestern soybean growers. Carl Bradley says the fungal disease is spreading. “It’s starting to pop up in different places and farmers that have been dealing with it in places like Illinois for a few years, and here…
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Late disease impacting corn crop
An Illinois agronomist says late disease is impacting the corn crop. David Kleinschmidt, owner of Progressive Agronomy Consulting, tells Brownfield… “Tar spot kind of came in late even after guys had sprayed some fungicide.” He says, “I’ve started to find some Goss’s wilt out in places as well, and the southern part of the area…
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Tennessee corn harvest is way ahead of normal. Why?
Tennessee corn harvest is way ahead of normal. Why? Successful Farming
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Know Where, When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen fertilizer applications are restricted in some areas of the state. Under the MDA’s Groundwater Protection Rule, fall nitrogen fertilizer application is prohibited in vulnerable areas of Minnesota due to environmental concerns or risks. Areas with coarse-textured…
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Corn rootworm an issue for some in Nebraska
An agronomist with Hoegemeyer Hybrids says corn rootworm has been an issue for some Nebraska farmers. Craig Langemeier tells Brownfield… “The main problem with them is they’re going to feed on the roots. Maybe to the point where we may see just yield loss from a lack of a root system, but we also see…
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Deadline to comply with traceability rule nears
Cattle producers have until November 5 to switch to tags that comply with the USDA’s final traceability rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s vice president of government affairs, Ethan Lane, says visually and electronically readable tags are required for intact breeding animals over 18 months, moving interstate along with rodeo cattle and bison. “We’re hearing from…
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Cover Crops to the Rescue
Cover Crops to the Rescue Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Support for regenerative agriculture drops if food costs more
Support for regenerative agriculture drops if food costs more Successful Farming
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Variable early harvest results in southern IL
A southern Illinois agronomist says many farmers in his area remain optimistic about the crop despite seeing mixed early harvest results. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got a wide planting window which will lead to a very wide harvest window and a lot of variability.” He says, “There are some…
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Roscoe’s Rebellion: Ohio Farmer’s Fight Against Federal Power Still Echoes
Roscoe’s Rebellion: Ohio Farmer’s Fight Against Federal Power Still Echoes Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA sets $103m to fight exotic fruit flies
USDA sets $103m to fight exotic fruit flies Farm Progress
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Insight: Hurry Up and Wait
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Farmers all around the country are in harvest mode. Harvesting our dryland corn was quick and smooth. Moving to the first field of sorghum, which was beautiful and looked ready to go, but the moisture tested too high by a few percentage points. The wait was frustrating. The days drug on with…
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High costs pressure poultry producers
High costs continue to pressure poultry producers. Andrew Wendlandt with Compeer Financial says post-COVID inflation has been a challenge. “Costs of materials, cost of birds to bring in, everything has gone up so substantially. We looked the other day (and) it’s something in the neighborhood of almost 45 percent in total cost increase over the…
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CHS Announces Plans to Return $600 Million to Owners
ST. PAUL, MINN. (September 11, 2024) – CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, has announced it intends to return $600 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in calendar year 2025. The planned distribution is a tangible demonstration of the cooperative’s commitment to sharing profits with its owners and strengthening rural…
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‘Severe yield decline’ in Ohio ahead of harvest
‘Severe yield decline’ in Ohio ahead of harvest Successful Farming
