A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says fertility is the key to higher corn yields. Dr. Fred Below says proper crop nutrition is vital. “If there’s anything that I think is out of date compared to the yield potential of modern corn hybrids, it’s how we fertilize them.”  He says, “How…… Continue Reading

A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says rising input costs has some farmers questioning the importance of soil fertility. Jon Skinner says now is not the time to cut back. “Where profits may be a little slim, there’s always thoughts about where can I cut,” he says. “Where can I slim up some of my input…… Continue Reading

Farmers in the Missouri Bootheel say cotton should be ready to harvest in the next month. Gary Hayes tells Brownfield his crop is expected to be good to average. “The plants have bolls, a few of them are opening, but still getting age on them and the plants are still adding bolls in the top.”…… Continue Reading

Conservation practices tie into the checkoff-funded research for farmers. Missouri Soybeans Conservation Programs Manager Brady Lichtenberg says it is common for farmers to create a fertility plan and prevent over or under-fertilizing fields, which can affect the environment. The post Fertility Planning and Conservation Research appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Canadian railroads have been ordered to remain open amid ongoing labor disputes. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield the Canada Industrial Relations Board is obligating the involved parties to arbitration to settle negotiations. “In the meantime while that arbitration process is ongoing, a lockout or a strike is not permitted so as…… Continue Reading