Brownfield Ag News

Research funded by the Ohio Soybean Council is taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence can be used to scout soybeans. In this Voice of Soy, Sami Khanal a researcher at Ohio State University talks about how UAVs are being used and how Ohio’s soybean farmers can benefit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

In this episode of IL Corn Connection Deb Calhoun, Senior Vice President of The Waterways Council highlights recent projects funded in part by IL corn to educate the public on the importance of lock and dam infrastructure. She highlight the goals and outcomes of these educational campaigns and others to watch for in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Joe Bolte says there are several layers to effective weed management in soybean fields, beginning with a burndown application. He tells Brownfield farmers should follow up with timely pre and post-emergence applications that include multiple modes of action and extended residual control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Precision agriculture helps measure, monitor, and track soil health indicators, playing a vital role in carbon markets. In this episode, Todd Nichols with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about why it matters to the value of carbon credits in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Soybean growers continue to battle herbicide resistant weeds and finding a weed control solution that works remains a priority. In this Managing for Profit, Bryan Brochin, UPL Commercial Head, US Ag talks about the new herbicide solutions UPL is offering growers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Glenn Wachtler with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield a more than year-long period of market volatility is not likely to end soon because of several factors.  He points to questions surrounding South American corn and soybean production, Chinese export demand, and Russia’s attack on Ukraine as potential disruptors as farmers market grain in 2022. This episode was released March 9, 2022.&nbsp...

Planting season is right around the corner and weed control remains one of the top concerns for soybean growers. In this Managing for Profit, Devin Hammer, North America Roundup and Dicamba Herbicides Technical Manager talks about how the triple herbicide tolerance of XtendFlex soybeans helps improve weed control.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

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 .

Illinois is the largest corn exporting state with much of the grain traveling to Mexico. In this episode of IL Corn Connection Stephan Wittig, Director of the US Grains Council’s Mexico City office highlights corn export barriers in Mexico and how IL Corn checkoff dollars help USGC keep boots on the ground in that country to minimize export disruptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Airable Research Lab has been at the forefront of soy-based research and development for more than 20 years and works to create innovative and sustainable solutions in research and product development. In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw, the chief laboratory officer shares how the investment in research provides long-term benefits to Ohio’s soybean industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

A former national FFA officer from Missouri says the pressures for everyone in the ag industry are immense no matter a person’s age. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Paxton Dahmer says much of the work on increasing mental health awareness is at the local chapter level which is the heart of the FFA organization. He points out that stress is not just felt by farmers, it’s everyone in the...

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Joe Bolte encourages farmers to work closely with their ag retailers to put together a plan to manage weeds in corn fields. He says if something like the weather causes an unforeseen challenge, retailers can help farmers readjust to the conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Carbon sequestration plays a vital roll in improving the environment moving forward. In this episode, Caleb Smith a conservation agronomist with Agoro Carbon Alliance shares advantages of sequestering carbon in the soil and why cover crops are important to that conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

On-farm trials and research has helped a Nebraska farmer get more out of his crop. In this Managing for Profit, Brad Zierott talks about how the use of TEPERA PLUS HD and fungicides have helped him boost yields and maximize his 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 .

Commodity Classic is just around the corner and growers will have the opportunity to learn more about new technologies and products offerings. In this Managing for Profit, Marcel Mesquita highlights some of the exciting things Bayer is sharing with growers this year. 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 .

The pressures of farming are immense and so is the mental stress. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn says most farm families have to split work between town and the farm which creates its own stressors on top of the job of farming itself. She says the department will be rolling out a plan to help Missouri farmers and ranchers connect with mental he...

In this episode of IL Corn Connection John Hinners, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for the US Meat Export Federation highlights focus areas for red meat exports and how corn checkoff dollars are helping reach those markets. He then highlights how much corn is positively impacted by red meat exports and the dollar figures associated with that in 2021.  See Privacy Policy at h...

Investing in plant research helps farmers increase yields, reduce costs, protect the land and water, and maximize return on investment. In this Voice of Soy, Tom Fontana, director for research for the Ohio Soybean Council shares why investing soybean checkoff dollars matter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Dr. Fabian Fernandez, a University of Minnesota associate professor who specializes in nutrient management, talks about his  Minnesota corn check-off-funded research  into how nitrogen rates affect economic return and environmental quality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Mike Koenigs cautions farmers against using average or below-average herbicides to control weeds in soybeans. He says without a strong preemergence herbicide, weeds are allowed to compete for moisture, light, nutrients, and space — which ultimately impacts yield potential. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

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 .

Successful navigation of carbon contracts doesn’t stop once farmers and ranchers are enrolled. In this episode, Shawntel Ervin, with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about the role agronomist and carbon experts across the country play in grower success stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers in some parts of the Midwest faced rootworm pressure and cold soils. Those conditions highlighted the importance of starting crop protection in furrow. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Technical Services Lead talks about how growers can protect their yield potential with TEPERA PLUS HD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...