A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield mild conditions in February and March resulted in an early start to the grow...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-says-weeds-got-a-jump-start/
Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says he didn’t always use John Deere for precision agriculture technology, but in the last few years he tells Brownfield the company has made tremendous stride...
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An extension agronomist is stressing the importance of fertility when managing forages. Aaron Saeugling with Iowa State University says as pastures and hayfields green up, growers need to be...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/forage-fertility-management/
A north-central Iowa farmer says it’s been a mad dash to get his crops planted this spring. Paul Paplow of Ocheyedan says he started about 3 weeks ago. “Realistically, we should be able ...
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both bounced back a little last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1 million barrels a day, up 35,000 on the week an...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-stocks-creep-higher/
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned American farmers will be caught in the crossfire if China retaliates to new tariffs imposed by the Biden administration. The Iowa Republican tells Br...
Heavy rains the first two weeks of May could result in replanting. Central Iowa corn and soybean grower Corey Hillebo says he feels like he’s in a good spot with planting winding down. �...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-iowa-farmer-anticipates-replanting/
A climatologist says rains continue to pick up steam across the Midwest. “It’s been particularly wet with a very active storm track,” said Justin Glisan, state climatologist for the Io...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/a-drought-busting-spring/
A north Iowa farmer is increasingly hopeful about a profitable year in 2024. Rusty Olson grows organic and conventional corn and soybeans near Garner. “I guess I’m optimistic with of c...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-cautiously-optimistic-about-grain-prices/
The Iowa Soybean Association says when it comes to soybean breeding, it’s all about building a better soybean through the development of new varieties. On this episode of Seeds of Success, ISA ...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/soybean-breeding-and-genetics/
Corn planting fell further behind as Iowa farmers saw another week of wet weather. USDA’s latest crop update says 57 percent of the state’s intended corn acres are planted, compared to t...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-keeps-planting-pace-behind-in-iowa/
Wet and windy conditions are limiting herbicide spraying this spring. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says crops are emerging before a preemergent herbicide can b...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-limiting-preemergence-herbicide-applications/
On this week’s episode of the Outdoor Adventures podcast from Brownfield, Brent Barnett talks to Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State University, about the best ways to hu...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dos-and-donts-of-wild-mushroom-hunting/
The USDA says U.S. hay stocks are above a year ago. On May 1st, 2024, the domestic hay supply was 21.01 million tons, up 6.677 million on the year because of recent improvements in pasture c...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-hay-stocks-up-on-year/
An extension agronomist is urging producers to be on the lookout for tar spot during the growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says it’s been mostly spotty the last f...
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U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the House Ag Committee has made significant strides on the farm bill. “I am excited about the work the committee has done under GT Thompson’s leader...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hinson-says-committee-vote-on-farm-bill-expected-soon/
The mild winter is being blamed for intense insect pressure in forage crops this spring. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Aaron Saeugling covers southwest Iowa and says outside of ...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-insect-pressure-in-forages/
The farm bill framework released by Senate Ag Committee leadership is coming under fire from Republicans. Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the version brought forth by chair Debbie Stab...
An extension agronomist says the wet spring has caused an increase in weed pressure. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says waterhemp has been prevalent across the Corn Belt. “We...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-spring-brings-fast-weed-emergence/
A central Iowa farmer is concerned about the combination of a mild winter and wet spring. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a very warm February and got start...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-concerned-about-nitrogen-loss/