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Stalk integrity a concern in many Corn Belt corn fields

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist says some farmers should monitor stalk quality heading into harvest. Trey Stephens with Beck’s says portions of the Corn Belt have damaged corn due to high winds and a derecho earlier this summer. “A lot of it got laid over. Corn... Read More.

Bayer agronomist says tar spot remains a concern for growers

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

A technical agronomist says tar spot has been spotty in some areas of the Corn Belt and more aggressive in others. Andrew Penney with Bayer Crop Science says the disease can be difficult to manage. “Just when we starting thinking we know the weather... Read More.

Cost of production a major concern as drought continues

Tuesday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

A South-Central Nebraska farmer says the cost of producing this year’s crop is a major concern partly because of historic drought. Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield irrigation could be his biggest expense and may need $5 per bushel corn to breakeven. “We could easily have... Read More.

Nebraska group to meet with USTR, USDA and express concern over Mexico’s GMO ban

Wednesday, July 19 by Brownfield Ag News

A state ag director says if the Mexico’s ban on biotech corn isn’t lifted soon, it could severely impact US corn producers. Sherry Vinton from Nebraska tells Brownfield it’s clear that Mexico’s action violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. “We need to stand... Read More.

Private property rights a concern in SD

Wednesday, July 12 by Brownfield Ag News

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says private property rights for farmers and ranchers continue to be challenged across the country. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield using eminent domain to build carbon pipelines or other energy projects is the wrong approach. “I’ve heard a... Read More.

Tar spot a concern amid 23’ drought

Tuesday, June 27 by Brownfield Ag News

An extension agronomist says tar spot will be a concern this growing season despite the abnormally dry conditions. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University. “We do know that this tar spot doesn’t necessarily need rainfall,” she said. “It just needs free moisture available... Read More.

MOFB says eminent domain still a concern in energy project

Friday, June 9 by Brownfield Ag News

The president of Missouri Farm Bureau is asking the Missouri Public Service Commission to respect the property rights of public landowners as they consider updates to a transmission line distribution project in mid-Missouri. Invenergy, a Chicago-based energy company, wants to build a 40-mile-long high... Read More.

West Coast port disruptions concern U.S. red meat exporters

Monday, June 5 by Brownfield Ag News

A breakdown in labor talks has slowed port operations across the west coast. On Friday work stoppages effectively closed the Port of Oakland and drastically reduced workflow elsewhere. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the year-long contract... Read More.

U.S. debt default a concern for NE farmer

Thursday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s concerned about the consequences for agriculture if the U.S. government defaults on its debt. Nathan Dorn tells Brownfield Social Security will be at risk. “If the U.S. defaults, that’s one of the first people who may not get... Read More.

Stories tagged with: concern

Stalk integrity a concern in many Corn Belt corn fields

Bayer agronomist says tar spot remains a concern for growers

Cost of production a major concern as drought continues

Private property rights a concern in SD

Tar spot a concern amid 23’ drought

MOFB says eminent domain still a concern in energy project

West Coast port disruptions concern U.S. red meat exporters

U.S. debt default a concern for NE farmer

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