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Agronomist says crop conditions remain variable

Tuesday, August 8 by Brownfield Ag News

INTERVIEW: Scott Dickey, Beck’s Agronomist An agronomist says crop conditions have been variable across the Corn Belt. Scott Dickey (pictured above) with Beck’s says some crops have recovered from widespread drought that occurred through late June. “You look at kernel counts on some of these fields... Read More.

Variable rate farm loans reflecting rate hike

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

An economist says farmers will see the latest rate hike by the Federal Reserve reflected in their operating loans. Senior rural economist Matt Clark with Terrain tells Brownfield most operating notes come with variable interest. “Every time the Fed bumps up 50 basis points or... Read More.

Winter wheat yields extremely variable across Great Plains

Wednesday, July 26 by Brownfield Ag News

Winter wheat harvest is wrapping up in the Great Plains where a pair of farmers say their crop was a mixed bag. Central Kansas farmer Keith Miller says drought, weed pressure and winter kill destroyed most of his crop. “We ended up killing 90... Read More.

Variable conditions create some challenges in fields

Monday, June 26 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist with Ohio-based Seed Consultants says a challenging spring season has created some issues in fields. Matt Hutcheson says a wet start to the season turned to moderate drought across much of the state in June. “There were excessively wet conditions in many... Read More.

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Agronomist says crop conditions remain variable

Variable rate farm loans reflecting rate hike

Winter wheat yields extremely variable across Great Plains

Variable conditions create some challenges in fields

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