Brownfield Ag News

Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says the Enlist weed control system is often referred to as more neighbor friendly than the in-crop dicamba system because when spraying Enlist One or Enlist Duo herbicides on soybeans, it stays put after application. He tells Brownfield application timing is another key difference, and the Enlist system also provides a lot of tank mix flexibility. See Pri...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This year, the National Biodiesel Board unveiled a new name and brand – Clean Fuels Alliance America— to better reflect the role biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel play in carbon reduction efforts.  In this Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the reasons for the change.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

As wheat areas come out of drought and moisture returns, herbicide application will be key. In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm shares the details on two solutions for wheat growers and how it saves producers time and maximizes their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Innovation and technology provide soybean farmers with the tools they need for a successful season. In this Managing for Profit, Jennifer Ralston with Bayer Crop Science talks about the benefits of the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council CEO Bradley Schad highlights their goals toward national energy security, including the immediate need for E15 and supporting legislation like the Next Generation Fuels Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Investing in the discovery and progress of new corn uses is a top priority for IL Corn. This week, Executive Director Rod Weinzierl highlights those investments, some promising new uses for corn and factors influencing how soon farmers and consumers will see the benefits of those products. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

GrowNextGen ambassadors help educate others about today’s agriculture industry and how it connects to science. In this Voice of Soy, Jane Hunt, who leads the program, details why the program is important to the future of Ohio agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Eric Scherder says with the registration renewal of Enlist herbicides, additional spray nozzles now qualify. He tells Brownfield this will benefit growers because the right nozzle can maximize a product’s performance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

By stealing water and nutrients from the crop, weeds are on the biggest yield robbers farmers face each growing season.  In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Tech Service Lead says UPL offers a new herbicide solution for soybean growers targeting some of the toughest to control weeds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

When it comes to managing those tough to control weeds, starting clean and staying clean is crucial. In this Managing for Profit, Frank Rittemann with Bayer talks about the benefits of TriVolt, an up-and-coming herbicide that is expected to launch for the 2023 growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this IL Corn Connection Greg Goodwin, IL Corn’s Director for the Precision Conservation Management Program, highlights how corn farmers’ checkoff dollars are being matched or exceeded to leverage more funds for on-farm conservation work through the PCM program. For every $1 invested by Illinois corn farmers, an additional $5 is being matched from other supporters to fund the program. See Privac...

Research funded by the Ohio Soybean Council is taking a closer look at the usefulness of satellite and drone-based imagery to estimate cover crop biomass and nutrient uptake efficiency. In this Voice of Soy – Sami Khanal, a researcher at Ohio State University shares how this can benefit farmers in the long run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

University of Missouri Extension specialists stand ready to connect farmers with mental health resources. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Kathy Dothage, an MU Extension professional, says they don’t diagnose, they educate and help people recognize changes in behaviors. Karen Funkenbush, head of the Missouri AgrAbility Project and an MU Extension specialist, works with people who have di...

Earlier this year, the EPA completed the registration amendment process for Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides. Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Eric Scherder says the reregistration of both products is great news for farmers because it provides regulatory certainty and additional choices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

University of Minnesota Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor Melissa Wilson explains her research into maximizing the benefits of cover crops and manure application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When it comes to capturing carbon, the return to farmers is more than just the carbon contract itself. In this episode, John Pullis talks about the multiple ways farmers who incorporate sustainable practices see their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Establishing a weed management program that incorporates multiple modes of action helps farmers minimize the potential for herbicide resistance.  In this Managing for Profit, UPL Tech Services Manager Kip Jacobs talks about the importance of herbicide layering to combat tough weeds and reduce herbicide resistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control helps farmers improve yields and maximize their return on investment. In this Managing for Profit, Frank Rittemann with Bayer talks about TriVolt, an up-and-coming herbicide expected to launch for the 2023 growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri farmers and ranchers deal with stress on a daily basis but when natural disasters strike the mental stresses mount. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Rachel Jones, Manager of Trauma Informed Care with the Department of Mental health, recaps our series. Jones says rural resiliency is very important in overcoming the mental health effects of natural disasters. See Pr...