Brownfield Ag News

Luke Fraley is a loan officer for Rural 1st, Farm Credit Illinois’ lending for country living. He highlights the Rural 1st program and unique aspects that customers appreciate, especially with rural land in high demand. Many traditional financial institutions won’t finance homes attached to acreage or outbuildings since they aren’t eligible for the secondary market – but Rural 1st does. Listen to...

The Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program has invested nearly $850,000 in 78 original projects identifying practical innovations that can be replicated by Minnesota farmers and farmer-led research.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were nearly $4.50 higher. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 higher. June live cattle futures were up $.20 and May feeder cattle were up $.40. Choice Box Beef was up $19 with strength across the board. That now puts Choice Box Beef prices nearly $.41 above year-ago levels. Cash hogs were up $2.25 and June lean hogs were up...

Just one weed escape can impact your fields for years to come, which is why it’s so important to select high efficacy products.  In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry UPL Technical Services Manager for Row Crops talks about choosing the best weed control solutions for your farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Greg Anderson, a Nebraska farmer and NBB governing board member, highlights how biodiesel helps drives demand for soybean oil, the primary feedstock for U.S. production, and ultimately creates more value for farmers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Farmers in many parts of the Corn Belt faced higher corn rootworm pressure last year. In this Managing for Profit, Jason Carr, Bayer Technology Development Representative discusses the ongoing research his Illinois team is conduction for Bayer’s new rootworm control technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about the right time to begin collecting data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mark Dorenkamp moderates a virtual panel on the AgVenture Maximum Profit System. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There are many factors that go into starting spring on the right foot, especially when it comes to weed control. Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says one of those factors is scouting, which he recommends making a part of any weed management plan. And he has several scouting tips for before, during, and after planting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were up nearly $2 this week. Feeder cattle were $2 to $6 higher. June live cattle futures were up $.70 and May feeder cattle futures were down $.40. Choice box beef was up nearly $12, with strength in ribs, loins, and briskets. Cash hogs were $2 higher and June lean hog futures were up $.80. Pork cutout value were up nearly $2. ...

Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about how data impacts efficiency and ultimately financial success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers in parts of the country continue to face drought conditions and reducing weed pressure can help conserve moisture and nutrients for crops. In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry, UPL Technical Services Manager shares why it’s important to make timely applications of post-emergence herbicides. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about new technologies of modern day crop farming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As planting time approaches, farmers are eager to get their crops in the ground.  In this Managing for Profit, Jason Carr, Bayer Technology Development Representative shares some research findings on early-planted soybeans and what that could mean for yields.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

In this edition, McLean County farmer and voice for soy advocate Gracie Weinzierl highlights the importance of fair pesticide and environmental regulations to sustainable farming practices and how becoming a voice for soy advocate can help be sure farmers concerns are heard when regulations and policies are made.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were up $1.25 and feeder cattle markets were steady. April live cattle were up nearly $2 and feeder cattle were up $5.75. Choice box beef was up $7.20. Cash hogs were up nearly $5 and April lean hog futures were up $6.50. Pork cutout value is up $5.25 on really strong bellies this week. Slaughter – Cattle Slaughter is 646,000 head –...

With weed resistance issues, using a residual herbicide program is key to managing tough to control weeds. In this Managing for Profit, Tom Mudd, UPL marketing manager for row crops talks about how using a residual product protects crops from weed competition early in the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

When it comes to controlling weeds like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and marestail – timing is everything. In this Managing for Profit, Matt Goddard, agronomic systems manager for soybean traits with Bayer shares some of the best herbicide strategies for managing tough to control weeds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

In this edition, Laura Gentry, director of water quality research for IL Corn, highlights their new partnership with the Illinois Soybean Association on the Precision Conservation Management program and how that will allow it to expand to help more Illinois farmers reach their sustainability goals.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

In this edition, Anngie Steinbarger, Chairperson of the Sustainability & Value Creation Committee for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, highlights consumer outreach programs that Indiana corn and soybean groups are offering during Ag Day and Earth day this year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition, Kristin Poley, research manager for the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan and the Soil Health Partnership highlights collaboration between the two groups, research projects being done and how those help improve the sustainability of farming in Michigan.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

In this edition, Darrick Steen, director of environmental programs for Missouri Corn dives into the emerging world of carbon markets, what farmers need to know about them and a new carbon market pilot project that Missouri farmers can be involved in.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Grain prices are at levels not seen in nearly a decade and many farmers are wondering how long the rally might last. Glenn Wachtler, financial officer with Compeer Financial, says he expects weather volatility throughout 2021. And with that in mind, he suggests an acreage battle is looming in the U.S. This episode was released March 22, 2021.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

In this edition, Illinois farmer and small ag business owner Corey Johnson of Will County highlights the need for all soy industry professionals to join the Voice for Soy program and how gaining more participants will go further in making their collective voice heard when it comes to policy issues.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle up $0.75 this week and feeder cattle markets are $2 to $8 higher. April 2021 live cattle futures are down nearly $0.55 for the week and April feeder cattle are down $4.10 on the week. The Choice/Box beef price was nearly unchanged this week as strength in loins and ribs nearly offset weakness in the other components. The Choice box beef p...