Brownfield Ag News

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle are down nearly $8 this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 higher. August live cattle futures are down $1.50 and August feeder cattle are $2.50 lower. The Choice/Box beef price fell $57 this week, with weakness in all the components. The Choice box beef price is now just $18.50 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilt...

Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.  In today’s program, Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist explains how Rewards Beyond Rebates works. He says his first step is listening. He works with the farmers to learn as much about the operation as possible so they can tailor an agronomic progra...

Organic farming isn’t new. But, regenerative agriculture is a new concept that takes a more holistic approach to farming and it’s gaining some traction. In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcasts shares why more people are inquiring about this farming philosophy. To learn more, check out the “ Regenerative Vs. Organic...

Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign. The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators. In this episode we visit with Caydee Savinelli, pollinator and stew...

Bayer’s Crop Protection Portfolio provides farmers with a wide variety of choices to control weeds. And, with the Bayer PLUS Rewards program, farmers can earn more money back from their purchases. In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Frank Rittemann explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Melissa Wilson is researching practices that will allow cover crops to thrive on fields using manure.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feral hogs carry more than 40 pathogens that pose a risk people, livestock, and pets. In this Managing for Profit, Mike Bodenchuk, state director for the Texas Wildlife Services Program says by eliminating the feral hog population people can keep themselves and their animals protected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

With the majority of the U.S. corn and soybean crop planted, many growers are turning their attention to weed control.  For farmers using a post-emergence herbicide, Corteva Agriscience new technology specialist Josh Wilson says there are plenty of tools and resources to help with those applications.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

· This week in the markets –  Live cattle are down nearly $3. Feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 higher this week. August live cattle $3.15 lower and August feeder cattle were down $1. Choice boxed beef fell $75 this week. Cash hogs are down $6.70 this week and July lean hog futures contract is down $2.75. Pork cutout value fell $14, despite bellies being up $10.&...

BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. BASF Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.  On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist with BASF tells Brownfield the BASF approach to maki...

Water plays an important role in all of our lives. But how much do we really know about it? In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, highlights some of the findings from a recent survey of American’s knowledge about water issues. To learn more, check out the “ Water + Us ” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel. See...

Bayer PLUS Rewards gives growers the flexibility they need in a rewards program.  In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Josh VanDeWalle provides an update on the program and says growers are already able to receive their rewards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign. The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators. In this episode we visit with Stephanie Darnell, seed treatment ste...

The goal of the Feral Hog Elimination Partnership is to eradicate feral hogs and eliminate the threat of damage from the invasive species to crops, animals, and livestock. In this Managing for Profit, Mike Bodenchuk, state director for the Texas Wildlife Services Program, explains why hunting isn’t an option. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says he takes a “zero tolerance” approach to his weed management program. While that might seem daunting, especially when it comes to herbicide-resistant weeds, he tells Brownfield the Enlist system offers proven performance and ease-of-use.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

· This week in the markets –  Live cash cattle down $1.50 while feeder cattle markets were anywhere from $2 to $7 higher. June live cattle futures were up $2.70 this week and August feeders ended the day $6.40 this week. Choice box beef is down $31 this week. Barrow and gilt prices fell another $4 this week. June lean hog futures were down $2.40 this week. Pork cutout valu...

BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.  While each grower and operation differ, most share the same common goal: to maximize return on investments from their inputs. On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist with BASF tells Brownfield this initiative offers multi-year benefits for growe...

There are some regenerative practices that can put carbon back into the soil. In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, shares how farmers can get paid for putting carbon back into the soil. To learn more, check out the “ Carbon Markets ” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Feral hogs pose a serious threat to Missouri’s land, crops, and livestock. The state’s Department of Conservation is working to eliminate the invasive species to reduce the losses to Missouri agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Dale Nolte explains why eliminating the species is important to protecting Missouri agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says a successful post emergent application begins with the right nozzles and tank mixes. Another key is following wind speed recommendations. And he tells Brownfield applicators must also be mindful of what crops are downwind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle trade was nearly $6 higher. Feeder cattle auctions steady to $5 higher. June live cattle futures ended the week $.30 higher. August feeder cattle were down $2.20. Choice cutout value was down $53 this week, but still $186 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are down $3.60. June lean hog future contract was $.90 hig...

University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Anna Cates looks at how newly installed tile impacts the soil carbon sequestration balance and how long it takes for the system to rebound and rebuild in comparison to undrained fields.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.  On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist talks about the benefits of the program. He says it is an agronomics first program: allowing growers the opportunity to choose the right agronomic program and products that work best specifically for t...

Talk with Field Work is a content partnership with Brownfield and the Field Work podcast. Some row crop farmers are adding livestock back into their operations. While that may come as a surprise – it is providing significant benefits In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about how livestock becomes more...

As farmers are finishing up planting, now’s the time to start thinking about pest management In this Managing for Profit, Brent Titus, territory sales manager for UPL reminds growers to be proactive when it comes to implementing pest management strategies...  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .