Brownfield Ag News

The rising demand for US soybeans in the aquaculture is good news for Ohio soybean farmers. In this Voice of Soy, Jerry Bambauer, an Ohio soybean farmer and chair of the Soy Aquaculture Alliance shares how those checkoff dollars are creating even more demand for Ohio soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Michigan’s growing region is unique and so are the opportunities for farmers to capture premiums on specialty soybeans. Ben Wilson has been growing different varieties for nearly 20 years and talks about the benefits farmers could add to their bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian Healy, director of global ethanol market development at U.S. Grains Council, recaps the 2021 marketing year, which ended Aug. 31, from an ethanol-exports perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

NK Seeds corn and soybeans finished the growing season admirably, according to Todd McRoberts, NK Seeds agronomy manager for the U.S. “Personally, I think NK had a phenomenal year.” NK Seeds launched soybean varieties in its Enlist E3 platform, as well as its XtendFlex platform. “Both trait platforms performed extremely well,” said McRoberts, “working in a way where we controlled weeds, but also h...

Farmers who make smart agronomic decisions for their farm are seeing more than just higher yields. In this Managing for Profit, Kim Helgen, Bayer PLUS lead talks about what’s new for the 2022 Bayer PLUS Rewards program and how farmers are getting even more rewards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Monmouth, IL farmer Rob Elliot highlights his involvement with the Illinois Corn Checkoff, including confidence in his investment, the importance of volunteering and contributing and significant projects led by IL Corn during his time as a farmer.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Herbicide resistant weeds are becoming more common place for farmers and research supported by soybean growers is studying ways to mitigate their spread. Michigan State University Extension Weed Specialist Christy Sprague explains what growers can do to prevent them from becoming a major issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Aquaculture continues to grow and that’s good news for US soybean growers.  In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw founder of Airable Research Lab talks about how the rising demand for aquaculture is helping to increase demand and value of US soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Golden Harvest technical agronomy manager Bruce Battles tells Brownfield that in addition to Golden Harvest’s E-Luminate, the company has many useful digital tools that are easily accessible. “They’re actually more accessible than E-Luminate, right there on our Golden Harvest website,” he told Brownfield Ag News. Specifically, two web-based tools Battles points out are the Corn Seeding Rate Select...

The farmland market is in uncharted territory with record sales. Compeer Financial chief appraiser Mike Morris says with all the risk and opportunity, it’s important to work with a trusted advisor with expectations for continued strength in 2022.  This episode was released November 25, 2021.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

When it comes to planning for the upcoming growing season, soybean farmers are looking for ways to maximize yields and to manage those tough to control weeds. In this Managing for Profit, Chris Souder, regional agronomy lead says Bayer’s Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System is helping growers maximize their return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Cary Sifferath, senior director of global programs for the U.S. Grains Council, discusses why the 2021 marketing year set an all-time record for feed-grain exports with Minnesota Corn Podcast host Mark Dorenkamp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Eastern Iowa farmer Logan Lyon says he’s been involved with the Iowa Corn Growers since the start of the Association’s Collegiate Advisory team. The crop and livestock producer recently completed an emerging leadership program and now serves as the District 6 director for Iowa Corn. His message to those considering joining the Association is, there’s power in numbers.   See Pri...

This week Greg Tyler, COO of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), highlights the benefit of the domestic poultry industry to IL corn farmers and program that IL Corn checkoff funds to help improve US egg and poultry exports.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Soybean Transportation Coalition works on behalf of soybean growers to improve roads, bridges and all the ways crops need to move from the farmer to the end user. Executive director Mike Steenhoek discusses how their organization is helping address the logistical needs of farmers and the supply chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Airable Research Lab leverages experience and knowledge in the soybean industry 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 soybean farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

When farmers think about the hundreds - if not thousands - of decisions that need to be made before putting in a crop, it can be daunting. From the seed treatments to fungicide application rates and plant spacing to storage plans, farmers tailor each choice for their operation's goals. In this Farm Credit Illinois Insider, Farm Credit Illinois Crop Insurance Agent Jason Rust explains how - just li...

The NK Seeds brand is experiencing rapid growth, and Jim Shertzer, head of marketing for NK Seeds, says it’s because of innovation. “We’re getting more products to the market faster,” Shertzer told Brownfield Ag News, “we’re offering the right traits in those products that farmers are demanding.” The NK Seeds brand is underpinned by investment, including research and development, according to Sher...

From breeding to commercial launch, there’s multiple steps involved in the introduction of new DEKALB and Asgrow products. In this Managing for Profit, Eric Dobbins, Bayer’s mainland parent seed production lead shares how farmers across the country help test and grow new seed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

GrowNextGen brings ag science to the classroom by providing real-world educational tools to engage the next generation workforce. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio Soybean Council member and farmer Nathan Eckel shares how GrowNextGen helps expose students to the different career opportunities in agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

It’s been 20 years since soybean varieties have been surveyed for their phytophthora resistance and researchers are finding today some are no longer effective. Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University explains what the latest findings mean for farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

U.S. Grains Council vice president Kim Atkins says the mission of the council is to develop markets, enable trade, and improve lives. She tells Brownfield USGC helps create value for Iowa corn growers by using Checkoff dollars to invest in market development and trade promotion programs. Atkins says the Council is at work in more than 50 countries.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...