Potato leafhopper a problem in alfalfa

Potato leafhopper has been a problem for alfalfa growers in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says cutting hay should knock back populations. “The other option is to use insecticides, and use those judiciously.” Potato leafhoppers feed on the underside of alfalfa leaves and stems by sucking sap…… Continue Reading

Lawmakers call for HPAI strategic initiative

Some members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee are calling on USDA to do more to assist producers impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the bipartisan group that includes South Dakota Republican Dusty Johnson and California Democrat Jim Costa recently sent a letter to Ag Secretary Vilsack asking his…… Continue Reading

Dry conditions come back to MO as harvest begins

Brian Koenig farms in Perry County, Missouri and says the crop conditions are variable. “The soybeans, as a whole, look really good, but the last 4 to 5 days, we’ve seen lots of deterioration because of drought. The cooler weather has helped, but it’s supposed to get 95 degrees again by Monday or Tuesday. Some…… Continue Reading

Canadian rail uncertainty continues amid government action

The Canadian government has taken action to help end a rail shutdown, but an ag transportation expert says the situation is far from over. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says Canadian National Railway workers returned to work on Friday. “It remains a very fluid situation,” he said. “The Canadian Labor Ministry…… Continue Reading

Using soybean biotechnology to advance profitability

Advancements in technology are allowing farmers to advance their operations. Kyle Kunkler, the director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association says new soybean biotechnology innovations will soon be hitting the market and talks about how this can benefit farmers. The post Using soybean biotechnology to advance profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading

Learning more about today’s consumer

Pork consumption in the U.S. has remained fairly consistent in recent years. Patrick Flemming, vice president of demand development for the National Pork Board, says the goal is to grow demand. To do that better, the group is looking at consumers differently. He tells Brownfield the Checkoff has divided consumers into seven groups. AUDIO: Healthy…… Continue Reading

Nafziger: One of the most uniform crops I’ve seen

A longtime University of Illinois Extension agronomist says the 2024 crop might be one of the best he’s ever seen. Emerson Nafziger, professor emeritus at the U of I, tells Brownfield… “Well, it’s never looked better.”  He says, “I’ve been in Illinois watching the crop for 45 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen…… Continue Reading

Cover Crop Follow-up Tour

Jared White will take part in a Cover Crop Tour with American Farmland Trust / Montgomery County Farm Bureau The post Cover Crop Follow-up Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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