Brownfield Ag News

Vicki Janisch from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin tells us about ice cream production and consumption. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason Tatge from AGI discusses the Farmobile data management tools and how they can help farmers better manage commodities and machinery, as well as capitalize on new markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plant breeders develop thousands of innovative products each year. But how so those products make it from the pipeline to the planter? In this Managing for Profit Jay Gross, Channel line production manager talks about the process and how Channel Seedsman play a crucial role in product development. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Shelby Watson, manager of allied industry relations at the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, talks about the latest news on global agricultural trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The value of a farmer’s “return on investment” isn’t just dollars and cents, it can come in multiple different forms. In this Managing for Profit, Brian Debord with Advanced Agrilytics talks about how they can use a farmer’s existing assets combined with data analytics to deliver long-term profitability.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

There are three elements that go into sustainability – environmental, societal well-being, and economical. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health shares the importance of these three elements and how they impact US beef producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Combines are divided into classes defined by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. CLAAS central region product manager Jeff Gray says class size is used to gauge the performance of combines. But he tells Brownfield it can be deceiving because each class only takes into account one attribute: horsepower.  Gray says there’s much more to gauging the true level of combine pe...

This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which is offering a summer webinar series through their Agribusiness Management Program (AMP). Director of Ag Innovations Linda Kull highlights the topics, dates, and registration information. Learn more at ILsoyadvisor.com from the Illinois Soybean Association.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

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 .

Liquidity can be crucial for farm businesses, and especially beginning farmers. Farm Credit Illinois Vice President of Lending Jordan Deters highlights how an operating line of credit from Farm Credit Illinois makes having cash on-hand a simple and convenient process. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the benefits of this operating line of credit including cash patronage, discounted rates,...

Jody Duclos from AGI Farm discusses the many advantages of their re-designed Batco BCX3 field loader for moving fertilizer or grain between bins, trucks, and implements with speed and ease with just one operator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Establishing a weed management program is essential to maintaining farm productivity and reducing weed pressure to protect yields. In this Managing for Profit, Bayer CropScience traits marketing communications manager Brandy Cullen shares the benefits the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System provides farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Field health imagery has helped farmers see the problems in the field, but it doesn’t help them correct the problems. In this Managing for Profit, Seth Logan with Advanced Agrilytics explains how their Soil Wetness Index can help farmers improve the productivity of their acres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

There continues to be a lot of talk about sustainability in agriculture. But what does that mean for beef producers? In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health shares how beef producers are already being sustainable and how the industry can help meet consumer expectations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Compeer Financial senior leasing specialist Anjie Erbsen says different facets of the leasing program can help farmers navigate through the ups and downs of commodity prices. She tells Brownfield sometimes producers who are just trying to break even still need to update equipment, and a lease fits well because it allows them to do that without a large cash outlay. When commodity prices are in a hi...

This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which prioritizes connecting with global trade partners. District 10 Director and Shelbyville farmer Elliott Uphoff recaps a recent virtual trade meeting with buyers from Egypt. Learn more at   www.ilsoy.org  from the Illinois Soybean Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Supply-chain disruptions resulting from logistical problems and the COVID pandemic continue to impact agriculture. CLAAS of America president Eric Raby says farm equipment manufacturers are running into shortages of petroleum-based products like rubber.  He tells Brownfield despite the supply chain being in flux, there are ways ag equipment can provide greater value.   See Privacy P...

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 .

Leanne Marin from AGI highlights their STORM portable seed treatment system, and how farmers and other seed handlers can improve efficiency and safety while getting a more consistent seed treatment coating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Proper pest management and fertility play a big role in crop performance. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB technical agronomist Jason Fettig, based in Michigan, shares management practices for producing high-quality silage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The soil type in your fields might be the same, but your crops access to water may be very different. In this Managing for Profit, Seth Logan with Advanced Agrilytics shares how their Soil Wetness Index can make a difference when it comes to maximizing the productivity of your fields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

With rising input and feed costs, making sure you’re the most out of your feed is crucial to the bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Nathan Pyatt, beef nutrition technical consultant with Elanco says there are tools available to help producers improve feed efficiency and optimize feed costs for their cattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which is investing in the promotion of #SoyFromIllinois. Communications Director Rachel Peabody explains how the campaign works to inform consumers of the everyday products they use containing soy. Learn more at www.ilsoy.org from the Illinois Soybean Association.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Many farmers are taking advantage of higher commodity prices by upgrading machinery. For some, the decision between purchasing a new piece of equipment or something used can be complicated. Ziegler Cat used ag division general manager Pat Flinn says there are several factors to consider, including cost, depreciation, and availability.  And he tells Brownfield there are some attractive financi...