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Central Illinois farmer sees drought relief

Monday, July 24 by Brownfield Ag News

A central Illinois farmer says his crops have received much-needed relief from ongoing drought. Rob Shaffer says the last 30 days have been critical. “I would have told you on June 20th that we were 2012 all over again,” he said. “That was the... Read More.

Central Illinois crops rebounding from drought

Wednesday, July 12 by Brownfield Ag News

An AgriGold agronomist says central Illinois crops are beginning to rebound from drought. Brett Leahr tells Brownfield most crops in his central Illinois coverage area are looking good following recent rains. “The drought didn’t hurt us too much. We still have a lot of... Read More.

A significant rain event ahead, focused on the central Plains, central & southern Corn Belt

Monday, July 10 by Brownfield Ag News

The focus for significant shower activity will briefly shift to the Midwest, where mid- to late-week rain should provide much-needed moisture for reproductive corn and soybeans. Five-day Midwestern rainfall totals could reach 1 to 3 inches, except in the northern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, mostly... Read More.

Hot weather ahead in the Southwest, Texas; periodic showers & t-storms on parts of the Plains, central & southern Corn Belt

Friday, July 7 by Brownfield Ag News

During the weekend and early next week, heat will intensify across Texas and environs. By Monday, triple-digit (100°F) temperatures will be common across western, central, and southern Texas. General warmth will cover much of the remainder of the country, with high temperatures by... Read More.

South central Indiana farmers to be featured during Purdue Farm Management Tour

Monday, July 3 by Brownfield Ag News

Farm management strategies, new technologies, and other ways to successfully transition an operation to the next generation will be discussed during the Purdue Farm Management Tour on July 11 in Washington and Jackson counties in Indiana. Jim Mintert, director of the Center for... Read More.

Derecho flattens some central Illinois crops, brings needed rain to others

Friday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

A severe weather system that swept through a large section of central Illinois Thursday damaged some crops while bringing much needed rain to others. Marty Marr grows corn and soybeans in Sangamon, Morgan and Logan counties and tells Brownfield an isolated section of their... Read More.

$750 million “eco-friendly” fertilizer plant announced for Central Nebraska

Thursday, June 29 by Brownfield Ag News

A start-up company says it’s developing an eco-friendly $750 million fertilizer plant that will increase supplies for the Western Corn Belt and produce zero-carbon ammonia. Farmer Andy Jobman says Project Meadowlark’s facility in the Central-Nebraska town of Gothenburg will diversify the region’s fertilizer production.... Read More.

Winter wheat harvest has exceeded expectations in East Central Kansas

Thursday, June 22 by Brownfield Ag News

An East Central Kansas farmer says winter wheat harvest is in full swing and it’s exceeded her expectations. Jacquelyne Leffler tells Brownfield she’s been surprised by the quality of the crop. “Test weight we’ve been seeing anywhere from 60 to 62.5 and on yield... Read More.

Stories tagged with: central

Central Illinois farmer sees drought relief

Central Illinois crops rebounding from drought

A significant rain event ahead, focused on the central Plains, central & southern Corn Belt

Hot weather ahead in the Southwest, Texas; periodic showers & t-storms on parts of the Plains, central & southern Corn Belt

South central Indiana farmers to be featured during Purdue Farm Management Tour

Derecho flattens some central Illinois crops, brings needed rain to others

$750 million “eco-friendly” fertilizer plant announced for Central Nebraska

Winter wheat harvest has exceeded expectations in East Central Kansas

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