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Manage a Top Soybean Yield Robber with Peking Resistance

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant Seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Brad Foresman says Soybean Cyst Nematode can be difficult to manage, but choosing soybean varieties with Peking SCN resistance helps. The post Manage a Top Soybean Yield Robber with Peking Resistance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading

First case of corn stunt confirmed in MO

University of Missouri Extension says corn stunt has been confirmed in southwest Missouri, the first time the disease has been confirmed in the state. An agronomist discovered symptoms of the uncommon corn disease in Christian, Stone, Lawrence and Barton counties. Corn leafhoppers infect corn plants with pathogens that result in stunting. Symptoms of corn stunt…… Continue Reading

Farmers Union optimistic about proposed Packers and Stockyards rule

Farmers Union members are optimistic about the proposed new USDA Packers and Stockyards rules. Lauren Langworthy with Wisconsin Farmers Union tells Brownfield their members are concerned about consolidation in agriculture, especially in the meat packing sector where four companies control much of the business. Langworthy says USDA’s new rule defines unfair practices. “And we think…… Continue Reading

Farmers, firefighters see effectiveness of soybean-based foam

Chemists at Crossplains Solutions developed a firefighting foam using soybean flour that was released to the market in March. Firefighters and farmers from around the country visited a Wisconsin fire training facility to see how well the foam works. Craig Kruse with the Watertown, South Dakota Fire Department tells Brownfield his city has dealt with…… Continue Reading

Dairy nutrition important for babies, moms.

The dairy checkoff is highlighting the benefits of dairy consumption for mothers and babies. A new campaign led by the dairy checkoff and MilkPEP is designed to elevate awareness and understanding of dairy’s contributions to the development of brain cognition during the first 1,000 days of life, encompassing pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Checkoff…… Continue Reading

Nebraska seminar highlights innovative uses for U.S. meat products

A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says finding innovative ways to utilize U.S. beef and pork helps grow demand on the global market. Jordan Wicks worked with four delegations from Latin America this week to develop unique eating experiences. One of them did a pork carnitas item out of a pork loin. We had…… Continue Reading