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Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11 by News Room

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by Chimes Junior Honorary.

Jalon Daniels on Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List

Sunday, August 13 by News Room

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is one of 45 players who have been named players to watch for the 2023 Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Player of the Year Award, which is given annually to the college football player of the year. This... Read More.

Export inspections down on week, year

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA says that as of the week ending August 3rd, 2023, soybean export inspections are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2023/24 marketing year got underway June 1st, 2023 for wheat, while 2022/23 kicked off... Read More.

Corn grind, soybean crush mixed on month, year

Tuesday, August 1 by Brownfield Ag News

Corn for ethanol and soybean crush demand were both mixed during June. The USDA says 441.479 million bushels of corn were used for fuel alcohol production during June, up 1% from May in preparation for summer driving season, but down 1% from June 2022... Read More.

“Bad year for insects,” says Integrated Pest Management specialist

Tuesday, August 1 by Brownfield Ag News

Insects are on the march across the Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says conditions in his state and several others have been favorable for pests. “This has just been a really bad year for insects. It started out... Read More.

ZFS championed as ag exporter of the year

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

The state of Michigan has named Zealand Farm Services the Ag Exporter of the Year. Chairman of the board Cliff Meeuwsen started the company’s export program nearly 25 years ago. “The soy protein from the plant here in Zeeland and the soybeans that our suppliers... Read More.

Emergency grazing plan critical to Missouri cattlemen’s operation this year

Tuesday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

A Southeast Missouri cow/calf operator says this year’s drought has been devastating for a lot of producers in his state. Charlie Besher tells Brownfield they’re selling off their herds and having to buy expensive hay. He says he sees the impact of the... Read More.

Crop insurance: Advice for now and next year

Tuesday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

Andrew Shulenburg with Compeer Financial discusses some damage claim basics and he encourages farmers to plan now for 2024. ... Crop insurance: Advice for now and next year

Export inspections mixed on week, year

Monday, July 17 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA says that as of the week ending July 13th, soybean export inspections remain on track to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2023/24 marketing year got underway June 1st, 2023, while 2022/23 kicked off September 1st, 2022 for beans,... Read More.

Producer says farm bill needs to be passed this year

Tuesday, July 11 by Brownfield Ag News

Some farmers and ranchers are concerned lawmakers won’t be able to pass the 2023 Farm Bill by September 1st. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the American Soybean Association’s Board of Directors. “If we could get it by the end of the year, that... Read More.

Dairy analyst expects milk prices to hit bottom this year

Thursday, July 6 by Brownfield Ag News

A dairy economist says it’s hard to find bright spots in the dairy outlook right now. Peter Vitaliano with the National Milk Producers Federation says April was the seventh straight month with higher cow numbers than the previous year, and although production per... Read More.

USMCA now in its 3rd year

Thursday, July 6 by Brownfield Ag News

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was signed three years ago this week and American agriculture has continued to benefit since. Shawna Morris is the senior vice president for trade policy with the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council. “It’s a useful reminder for... Read More.

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