Brownfield Ag News

The USDA has lowered its expectations for this year’s corn and soybean crops. Corn production is now pegged at 15.143 billion bushels, less than 1% below the October guess on a 0.7 bushel cut i...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-trims-2024-corn-soybean-crop-outlooks/

The executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association wants Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in the lame duck. Tadd Nicholson tells Brownfield...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-corn-and-wheat-focused-on-nationwide-e15-in-the-lame-duck/

Soybean harvest is nearing completion in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 89 percent harvested for grain, 17 percent ahead of last year. ...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-harvest-is-96-complete/

The Director of Ohio’s Department of Agriculture says collaboration with North American countries will help address food security and provide more trade opportunities for farmers. Brian Baldrid...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/international-trade-and-food-security-opportunities-on-display-in-d-c/

A southwestern Ohio farmer says harvest is almost wrapped up in their area. Eric Tipton says they have had some quality issues. “Soybeans that we still had in the field actually sprouted, causi...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-harvest-is-90-complete-in-ohio/

Photo courtesy of the National FFA Organization. An FFA program is setting up students for career success.  Supervised Agricultural Experiences are projects that help students to apply their cla...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ffa-saes-preparing-members-for-their-future-careers/

Below normal temperatures and extremely dry conditions helped Ohio harvest progress. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated ​40 percent good...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/favorable-ohio-harvest-conditions/

Harvest continues to roll on in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated ​40 percent good to excellent with 92 percent mature, 34 perce...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-continues-to-roll-in-ohio/

The USDA has cut its outlook for total 2024 hay production slightly. All other hay production is currently pegged at 72.871 million tons, 1.669 million less than the August guess due to a slight ...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-all-hay-production-estimate-slightly-lower/

A soybean and small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says drought conditions forced an early start to harvest. But, Laura Lindsey says… “Unfortunately, that harvest progress was slo...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/significant-rainfall-delays-ohio-harvest-progress/

The USDA has made modest month-to-month adjustments to its 2024 corn and soybean production estimates. As of October 1st, corn is pegged at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from September on...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-maintains-large-2024-corn-soybean-crop-estimates/

A soybean and small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says Hurricane Helene brought additional challenges to an already difficult growing season. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield… “Far...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hurricane-helene-leaves-behind-pod-shatter-and-pod-sprouting-in-ohio-soybeans/

The nationwide services director at Ohio Farm Bureau says Ohio State’s AgTech Innovation Hub is working to future proof the industry. Tim Hicks says the organization is collaborating with unive...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-states-agtech-innovation-hub-highlights-problem-solving-in-the-ag-industry/

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has declared parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana impacted by extreme drought conditions as primary natural disaster areas.   Counties that qualify for fede...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-fsa-declares-parts-of-indiana-ohio-and-kentucky-a-natural-disaster-area-due-to-drought/

The director of market development for Ohio Corn and Wheat says the U.S. Grains Council Export Exchange is an opportunity to build trade relationships with other countries. Wendy Osborn says they...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/philippines-trade-mission-visits-west-central-ohio-farm/

The Executive Director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association says the House bill that would establish year-round E15 sales would give producers and consumers certainty. Tadd Nicholso...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-corn-and-wheats-reaction-to-recent-e-15-legislation/

A southern Ohio farmer says moisture from recent rains has slowed down harvest. Greg Corcoran says they’re several weeks ahead of schedule. “We’re seeing anywhere from 30 to 40 percent less...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmers-harvest-progressing-ahead-of-schedule/

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says the state is investing a fourth round of funding to expand local meat processors. Brian Baldridge says 51 operations will receive grants. â...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/14-million-goes-to-expansion-of-the-ohio-meat-processing-industry/

The director of public policy at the Ohio Soybean Association says the organization wants sustainable aviation fuel to be produced domestically. Brandon Kern tells Brownfield… “We have a 45Z...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-soybean-association-says-45z-tax-credit-should-only-be-for-domestic-feedstocks/

Many ag groups still want to see Congress pass year-round E-15 legislation. Director of public policy at Ohio Corn and Wheat Luke Crumley says there’s still work to do. “When the Clean Air Ac...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-corn-and-wheat-lobbying-for-year-round-e-15/