Brownfield Ag News

Soybean cyst nematode is a major soybean pathogen that continues to rob yields and spread throughout Ohio.  In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University research Horacio Lopez-Nicora talks about the soil sampling their doing to help farmers better manage their operations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Michigan soybean farmers helped to fund 12 on-farm research projects this past season. Soybean educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University Extension coordinates the research and is getting ready to present the results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When natural disaster strikes a farm it’s not just the farm that suffers. It’s everyone ON the farm. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Beckie Gierer, Deputy Director of the Office of Disaster Services at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, says trauma is the body and mind’s reaction to a very terrible event which she explains in detail along with strategies to get beyond the trauma....

Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control corn diseases like tar spot which is becoming even more problematic. In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Farming can be stressful and when a natural disaster hits the stress can skyrocket. In this Managing for Profit, Rachel Jones, director of the Disaster Response state grant with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, says they’re contracting with 26 counties affected by 2019 disasters to raise awareness about mental health services available to farmers as they focus on the strengths of rural co...

Many farmers feel a responsibility to the environment serving as stewards for future generations. Chair of the Michigan Soybean Committee Laurie Isley discusses what conservation efforts she and others use to protect the land and farmers’ bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If stinkbugs aren’t controlled can cause crop damage and reduce soybean yield. But scouting isn’t easy. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State researcher Kelley Tilmon shares how checkoff funded research is taking stinkbug scouting to the next level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control major corn and soybean diseases under many different environmental conditions. In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Hancock County Ohio is utilizing soy-based technologies to increase the longevity of rural roads. In this Voice of Soy, Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition talks about the pilot project in which RePlay, a soy-based asphalt sealant was applied on a rural county road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Michigan soybean farmers are committed to helping students understand what a soybean is and how it impacts their lives. Michigan Soybean Committee outreach specialist Katlin Fusilier discusses free resources available for elementary students. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Compeer Financial insurance state product officer for Minnesota Tom Timko says farmers need to be aware of crop insurance changes to ensure they are maximizing risk management. He says “setting a floor” can help prevent losing money and Compeer can provide the tools to identify the best crop insurance levels. This episode was released December 20, 2021.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Kelly Marczak, a manager at MEG Corp, recaps the company's efforts in 2021 to teach high school students and auto technicians in training about ethanol's benefits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Weeds might be out of sight, but they’re not out of mind. And now is the time to think about plans for next year. In this Managing for Profit, Matt Goddard soybean trait manager for Bayer talks about the options farmers have for weed control in the upcoming growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

The 8th Annual Great Lakes Crops Summit will take place in Mt. Pleasant this January. Michigan Soybean Committee board member and southwest Michigan farmer Steve Koeman has the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An extension weed scientist says investing soybean checkoff dollars in research and education in the fight against tough to control weeds sets farmers up for a successful future. In this Voice of Soy, Mark Loux, with Ohio State talks about some of the ongoing efforts in Ohio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Compeer Financial insurance state product officer for Minnesota Tom Timko says crop insurance decisions need to be based off cost of production. He points out the cost of producing a crop will be a lot higher in 2022, and Timko encourages farmers to check out Compeer’s risk management tools as they plan for the year ahead. This episode was released December 10, 2021.  See Privacy Policy at ht...

Growth-minded farmers are hitting roadblocks that have become familiar over the years, “lack of access to land, and lack of capital,” said Dave Young, head of marketing for Golden Harvest Seeds, adding that farmers growing their operations is often easier said than done. The cash flow stumbling block is even the case for established farmers, said Young, pointing out the option of Golden Harvest’s...

Bayer works to incorporate innovation into their rewards program in an effort to bring more value to farmers.  In this Managing for Profit, Kim Helgen, Bayer PLUS Lead shares some of the new technologies incorporated into the Bayer PLUS rewards program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .