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Wyffels Hybrids says seed production looks good
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 4:08PM CDT
The president of Wyffels Hybrids says he’s encouraged about seed production prospects this year. John Wyffels tells Brownfield… “July is always one of the most critical times of year from a pollination perspective.” He says,” There’s clearly ample moisture. Temperatures are moderating here, so that’s exactly what we need for...
Adverse conditions for weed control
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 4:08PM CDT
Wet and windy weather has made herbicide applications difficult for farmers like Nathan Collins in southwest Minnesota. “There’s challenges with that no doubt, because you want to get in (to spray) at an appropriate time and it’s inevitable (that) you have to spray and manage your weed pressure. Otherwise in...
Live cattle mixed watching direct business
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:52PM CDT
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed watching direct business, feeders were up on the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.32 lower at $188.57 and October live cattle closed $.05 lower at $188.55. August feeders closed $1.07 higher at $259.70 and September feeders closed $1.70...
Wisconsin Ag Road Improvement dollars going out
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:52PM CDT
Wisconsin’s Ag Road Improvement Program dollars are now going to local governments to repair or upgrade local road with weight restrictions. The bipartisan law authored by Representative Travis Tranel and Senator Howard Marklein allowed towns to use a simple application to apply for the special road improvement dollars, and Marklein...
AGCO sells off Grain & Protein brands in $700 million transaction
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:36PM CDT
AGCO has announced plans to sell most of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners for $700 million. AGCO president and CEO Eric Hansotia says the deal allows the company to streamline its business and focus on AGCO’s portfolio of precision ag technology products and ag machinery. Earlier...
Exceptionally warm weather is coming to Corn Belt
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:36PM CDT
Temperatures will be heating up in the Corn Belt heading into August and affecting some of the crops, but ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says “it’s going to be really hard to pull yields down nationwide to the point where we have a raging bull (grain) market or anything like that.”...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 26, 2024
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:20PM CDT
Sep. corn closed at $3.94 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.77 and 1/2, down 38 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $353.30, up 90 centsAug. soybean oil closed at 43.66, down 215 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.23 and 1/2, down 14 and 1/4 centsAug....
AISWCD launches petition drive over funding cuts
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:20PM CDT
The newly elected president of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says a significant cut in the state’s next budget will have serious impacts. Dale Shumaker says it directly affects frontline conservation staff. “This nearly 50% decrease came after three really good funding years, and the...
Cheese Makers to offer H5N1 educational seminars
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:04PM CDT
A processor group is offering free H5N1 educational seminars to dairy farmers and processors. John Umhoefer with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield their three programs are designed to keep farmers and dairy plant workers safe. “I checked the USDA website and we’re up to 172 farms since this...
Soybeans, corn, wheat drop to end the week
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 3:04PM CDT
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling, also ending the week lower. Near-term forecasts continue to look hot and dry in parts of the region, but the extended outlook is questionable. Other key growing areas are expected to see more favorable conditions, with most seasonal rainfall and...
Iowa farmer optimistic about his 2024 crop
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 2:32PM CDT
A western Iowa farmer says the 2024 growing season has been better than expected. Kelly Garrett raises corn, soybeans, and winter wheat in Crawford County. “The corn planted before April 25th looks perfect,” he said. “There are a few weak spots. In those side hills, the wet spots can show...
Dairy cooperative offers permitting assistance through new tool
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 2:32PM CDT
Dairy farmers that need assistance with new or renewed CAFO permits have a new tool available. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield their Maestro program will assist farmers through the many steps and processes of obtaining and maintaining a permit, and help farmers capture their on-farm data....
Heavy drinking, habitual for farmers
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 2:32PM CDT
A new study finds one in five farmers are turning to alcohol to cope with stress. Dr. Christina Proctor at the University of Georgia tells Brownfield in-depth interviews and online surveys identified how ingrained chronic stress is for farmers. “There are definitely different stressors associated with different commodities, but I...
Assessing Iowa’s deer, turkey, and pheasant populations
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Jul 26, 2:32PM CDT
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