Brownfield Ag News

Forage analysis testing helps cattle producers measure the nutrient quality in their harvested or grazed forage. In this Managing for Profit, Sara Linneen, a technical consultant with Elanco shares how and why testing forages can improve producers’ bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says farmers have a lot of choices when it comes to conventional herbicides, and picking the right soybean trait package is really important for managing weeds. He points to the timing of application, tank mix flexibility, and effective coverage as key considerations.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

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 .

Compeer Financial loan officer Taylor Golz says there are many tools and resources for the growing number of people who would like to pursue or grow a hobby farm. She tells Brownfield Compeer works closely with USDA on programs for first-time farmers and says there are a number of grants people might be eligible for. This episode was released September 24, 2021.  See Privacy Policy...

John Hinners is senior vice president of industry relations at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, he talks with Brownfield Ag News reporter Mark Dorenkamp about the relationship between meat exports and U.S. corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Brad Zimmerman, owner of Seedonomy in central Illinois, highlights the importance of the soil microbiome. Then, he provides products, tips and tricks farmers can use to improve soil profiles and microbiomes on their own operations.  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 Product Manager Joe Bollman tells Brownfield Ag News the first-ever Field Forged Series corn and soybeans from NK Seeds are available for the 2022 growing season. “It goes to show the strength in the investment that we’ve had in our breeding organization over the last handful of years,” said Bollman, adding that the hybrids have been thoroughly tested over multiple years in multiple...

Every growing season presents its own set of challenges and 2021 has been no exception.  In this Managing for Profit, Lance Tarochione, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist, based in Illinois, discusses how the brands offer tailored solutions to help protect corn and soybean yield potential. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Consumers are asking for more sustainably raised products and beef has a great story to tell.  In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health, details the ways producers can share their sustainability story with consumers.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

This week, east central Illinois farmer John Yeley shares how he trials new technology and his experience with Terrasym from NewLeaf Symbiotics. He also highlights how he believes biologicals are the next innovative technology for agriculture to build bushels and push yield.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Anita Howard of Waveland, Indiana had the heartbreaking experience of losing her 18-year-old son in a grain bin engulfment accident. She is a Momma on a Mission, who says safety MUST come first at all times when working at a grain bin. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

This week, Illinois corn farmer and livestock producer Marty Marr explains how grain and livestock farmers depend on each other and work together to improve markets and educate consumers. He also touches on partnerships and checkoff investments that are yielding results for livestock producers and in turn corn farmers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

As farmers begin to harvest this year’s crop, plans for 2022 are already taking shape. Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says managing weeds is critical to a successful growing season, and he recommends looking for the best genetics and a great defensive package for soybeans.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

This week, east central Illinois farmer John Yeley shares how he trials new technology and his experience with Terrasym from NewLeaf Symbiotics. He also highlights how he believes biologicals are the next innovative technology for agriculture to build bushels and push yield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

The 2021 growing season is hitting the home stretch, the time of year to consider the right hybrid for 2022 and how it will contribute to yield and profit, says Andy Ackley, Corn Product Manager for Golden Harvest. Selecting the right hybrid is foundational to a successful harvest, regardless of crop, says Ackley, adding that hybrid choice matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Green snap can be a challenge for farmers in Nebraska and other parts of the Corn Belt. In this Managing for Profit, Tyler Vreugdenhil a technical agronomist with Channel shares how the company’s innovative needs assessment process led to products resistant to Green Snap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

This week’s IL Corn Connection features Paul Rhode, a Midwest representative on the Waterways Council as he discusses the importance of upgrading lock and dam infrastructure, how IL Corn is partnering to bring awareness to the issues and what needs to be done in order to get new locks started on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

New legislation could be key for the ethanol industry to become a mainstay green fuel option in the future. Jim Zook, executive director of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, tells Brownfield the legislation would create a new high-octane fuel standard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Anita Howard, whose son Colten died in a grain bin entrapment accident in Indiana, says her son was fearless. He was with a coworker, taking grain out of a 20,000-bushel bin when he became engulfed. Howard is sharing Colten’s story to help prevent similar accidents calling herself a Momma on a Mission. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff. S...

High feed prices combined with persistent drought conditions has some cattle producers thinking about early weaning. In this Managing for Profit, Sara Linneen, a cattle technical consultant with Elanco shares some things producers need to consider as they’re making those decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Compeer Financial loan officer Taylor Golz says there’s growing interest in country living. She’s seeing people who are interested in rural properties that might feature barns, pastures, or a few acres they can farm themselves, rent out, or use for horses. Golz says Compeer offers different types of loans that can help people in search of a hobby farm. This episode was released September 13,...

This week, the founder and CEO of Meristem Crop Performance Mitch Eviston highlights the company and how their disruptive approach benefits farmers. He also introduces new product offerings for 2022 through their partnership with Terrasym. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As harvest gets underway farmers will be deciding which corn products to plant for the upcoming growing season. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Kathleen McKittrick shares details about the brand’s new product lineup for 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .