Brownfield Ag News

In this Managing for Profit, a biological report partnership with Terrasym, Chief Commercial Officer for NewLeaf Symbiotics Matt Helms reviews his transition from “big ag” to a start-up company. He gives an outlook for the future of start-ups like NewLeaf Symbiotics and highlights innovative products under the Terrasym brand coming in 2022 and beyond.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

When it comes to drying grain, changing HOW it’s done can save farmers money and increase the value of the crop. Pat McCarthy from AGI discusses the advantages of a NECO dryer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corn rootworm is one of the most damaging pests corn producers every year. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Jeff Spieler of South Dakota offers some tips for managing the yield-robbing pest for the next growing season.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Compeer Financial diversified markets senior lending specialist Paul Dietmann defines emerging markets farmers as farmers who are marketing their products directly to consumers, or are engaged in value-added production, processing, or marketing. He tells Brownfield the pandemic had a huge impact on emerging markets, and Compeer can work alongside producers looking to take advantage of new opportun...

Drought pressure has brought on some serious challenges for cattle producers this summer and making sure cattle are getting the most nutrients out of their feed is crucial. In this Managing for Profit, Frank White, beef technical consultant with Elanco shares some findings from a recent study on the benefits of using Rumensin in your operations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

With commodity prices at levels not seen in almost a decade, the last thing farmers want to see is grain loss. CLAAS of America product manager for combine harvesters Blake McOllough says CLAAS can help maximize throughput and grain retention because they feature large cleaning shoes, the ability to optimize threshing and separation speeds, and configurations for crops and conditions. See Pri...

This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program which prioritizes investments and improvement to critical infrastructure. ISA’s Andrew Larson explains the importance of introducing a coordinated bridge bundling program in the state. Visit www.ilsoy.org for more information.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

In this week’s Managing for Profit: A biological report partnership with Terrasym, Sean Blomgren with Blomgren Seed highlights what to look for in a biological company and the value that NewLeaf Symbiotics’ Terrasym product brings to his customers.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jody Duclos from AGI explains the benefits of several AGI post pounder models, all designed to make setting fence posts easier and more efficient. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers are faced with a lot of options when it comes to selecting soybean traits and herbicides for their farm. In this Managing for Profit, Megan McQuoid soybean trait marketing manager for Bayer shares how growers can use the soybean profitability calculator to their benefit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Ongoing drought in some key cattle-producing states is adding even more pressure to cattle producer’s bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Nathan Pyatt, beef nutrition technical consultant with Elanco shares some thoughts as producers navigate the upcoming challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Jeff Gray with CLAAS of America says labor always seems to be an issue in farming, and it’s difficult to find people who have the skills and experience to operate combines. He tells Brownfield CLAAS continues to look at how combines can adjust themselves on a micro level, and more than half sold today are equipped with an artificial intelligence system to optimize harvesting operations.  See...

This summer update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program. ISA Communications Manager Claire Weinzierl has the details on their upcoming #SoyFromIllinois Roadshow. For more information and event registration visit www. ILsoy.org/events .  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

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 .

Craig Hunt from AGI Farm discusses moving farm commodities with high capacity and low maintenance belts, augers, and paddles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers face soybean diseases that can hurt plant health and reduce yield every season.   In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Jim McDermott discusses steps farmers can take to help manage the diseases for the next growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We continue our conversation on leasing with Compeer Financial senior leasing specialist Anjie Erbsen. She tells Brownfield the building sector is a large part of Compeer’s leasing portfolio, and says it runs in cycles. Erbsen says leasing provides valuable flexibility when it comes to payment schedules, adding that Compeer can design a schedule to fit how the client wants to make payments. And sh...

Jessica Rollins, executive director of Farmamerica, a Waseca-based agricultural interpretive center, details the latest developments in the organization's capital campaign, which is supported in part by Minnesota's corn farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Efficient diets provide cattle with the nutrients they need to produce high-quality beef. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health details how sustainable feeding practices benefit animals, productivity, and the environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Figuring out which new product or practice on a farming operation is one of the many tough decisions farmers make every year.  In this Managing for Profit, AJ Woodyard, lead agronomist for Illinois says Advanced Agrilytics can help farmers take the guesswork out of those decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Farmers are always looking for return on investment, and that’s certainly true when it comes to machinery. But CLAAS of America president and general manager Eric Raby says ROI isn’t just about money, it’s also about time.  He tells Brownfield CLAAS combines can help save money and time, as well as create upside potential in both areas.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

This summer update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program. Communications Manager Jill Parrent highlights soybean education resources they provide for youth. Learn more at https://www.ilsoy.org/about-soybeans/resources See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 .