A researcher at the University of Nebraska is helping develop the first virtual replica of a corn field. James Schnable tells Brownfield… “What we want the digital model to do is tell us a lo...
Practical Farmers of Iowa is providing a way to protect potential revenue loss when reducing nitrogen use. PFI farm viability coordinator Chelsea Ferrie says the N Rate Risk Protection Program le...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/n-rate-risk-protection-program/
An Eastern Nebraska farmer says he’s expecting average yields for corn and soybeans. Quentin Connealy, who farms near Tekamah, tells Brownfield… “It kind of depends on the ground. Some of i...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-who-faced-replanting-expecting-average-yields/
The executive director of the Nebraska Corn Board says a House bill that would establish permanent year-round sales of E15 is a good step forward for corn growers. Kelly Brunkhorst tells Brownfie...
A Central Nebraska farmer says corn harvest is somewhat behind schedule. Mike Bergen tells Brownfield… “Just across the fence row, I would say it’s 90% green throughout the field. Some of t...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-says-corn-harvest-off-to-slow-start/
The USDA is projecting a bigger wheat crop in 2024. Total production is seen at 1.971 billion bushels, an increase of 9% from 2023, with a lower rate of abandonment, and an improved yield thanks ...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-sees-rise-in-wheat-production/
A Central Nebraska farmer says he’s seen some disease pressure this year, but still expects a good harvest. Mike Bergen, who farms near Henderson, tells Brownfield… “We kind of hit the w...
An ag economist says farmland prices and ag equipment sales continue to be weak, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmland prices, wh...
A University of Nebraska Extension specialist is reminding farmers about grain-bin safety during harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield farmers should wear a dust mask or respirator when cle...
A Nebraska farmer says growers need protection from bankruptcy clawback cases. Kevin Fulton, who’s diversified organic farm is based in Sherman County, says he sold his entire 2020 soybean crop...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-shares-bankruptcy-clawback-story/
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association (OFA) says more than 90 farmers in Iowa, Minnesota, and other states recently received “clawback” letters surrounding the 2022 bankru...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/organic-and-non-gmo-farmers-facing-bankruptcy-clawback/
An eastern Nebraska farmer says his fields have shown signs of disease pressure as harvest gets underway. Matt Bailey tells Brownfield… “Southern Rust and tar spot are both showing their face...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disease-pressure-showing-as-nebraska-corn-harvest-begins/
An ag economist says the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell in September to its lowest level since spring 2020. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield… “We’ve got an increase ...
Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots during August were down slightly on the year. The USDA says those placements were 1% lower than last year at 1.975 million head, with a significant number ...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/august-cattle-placements-down-1/
A University of Nebraska Extension educator is reminding farmers to be cautious around power lines this harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield… “When you do run into those power lines, if yo...
A crop seed specialist says disease has been a challenge for farmers in the western Corn Belt. Mike Gruener with Wyffels Hybrids tells Brownfield… “With all the early rainfall, we’re seeing...
An agronomist with Bayer says field trials for its short-statures corn hybrids have been encouraging. Shawn McDonald says Bayer’s Preceon variety is only about 7 feet tall with 24-to-28-inch...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/field-trials-for-short-stature-corn-showing-promise/
Corn and soybeans have been pressured by disease this growing season in Nebraska. Mike Gruener, with Wyffels Hybrids discusses some of the more prominent diseases, like Crown Rot and Southern Rus...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southern-rust-could-impact-yields-in-nebraska/
Steve Koenig, with Momentum Ag says it’s been a tough time for farmers navigating low commodity prices. He says Momentum Ag works with farmers and ranchers on risk management, crop insurance co...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-insurance-agent-says-grain-markets-continue-to-slide/
An equipment auction specialist says it continues to be a buyers’ market for used farm machinery. Scott Wiese, with Purple Wave Auction says supply is good. “There has been a downtrend in som...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/buyers-market-continues-for-used-farm-machinery/