Spray drones looking to dominate ag tech industry

The Light Robotics Manager at Beck’s Hybrids says farmers can increase productivity on their operations by using advanced drone technology. ​Jim Love says there are a lot of opportunities for drone use, especially because it can get to places other sprayers can’t. “The drone technology, especially spray drones right now, look like they’re probably going to dominate…… Continue Reading

Becknology Days sets focus on Root Reveal

Understanding what happens underneath the soil of a corn plant is just as important as what happens above it. Jim Schwartz with Beck’s Hybrids says the goal is to get the most out of the crop. “Really what we’re trying to understand is how does root architecture impact some of the management decisions that a farmer might make…… Continue Reading

Good soybean crop expected in southeast MO

Soybean harvest is coming soon and state extension specialists in southeast Missouri say the early planted soybeans are expected to have decent yields. “The average yield for this area is 65 bushels/acre for the soybeans.” Extension Agronomist Robyn Chlapecka says the August weather has been favorable for soybean development and farmers are trying to decide…… Continue Reading

Hutchinson native crowned Minnesota’s 71st Princess Kay

The 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way is an ag and food business management student at the University of Minnesota. Rachel Visser of Hutchinson was crowned Wednesday night on the eve of the Minnesota State Fair. “I’m involved on a small family farm near Litchfield, Minnesota where they milk about 30 jersey cows. I…… Continue Reading

Conditions favorable in northern Ohio, dry further south

A north-central Ohio farmer says challenges have been minimal during the growing season. Steve Reinhard raises soybeans, corn, wheat, malting barley, and hay near Bucyrus, and also serves as chairman of the United Soybean Board. “Things that got planted early in April look really good right now. Corn is in full dent and is actually…… Continue Reading

USB chair discusses soy export outlook

The chair of the United Soybean Board says he’s optimistic about the future of U.S. soy exports. Steve Reinhard says market expansion has been a focus of the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Soy Connext summit in San Francisco, California this week. “I think we’re going to see an increase in purchases,” he said. “I know…… Continue Reading

Cattle, hog futures higher heading into Friday

Cattle, hog futures higher heading into Friday

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on oversold signals.  Feeders found additional support from the lower move in corn.  October live cattle closed $1.27 higher at $175.90 and December lives cattle closed $1.25 higher at $175.52.  September feeder cattle closed $2.52 higher at $238.20 and October feeders closed $2.57 higher…… Continue Reading

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