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New U of I Alma Mater plots updating ag research
The University of Illinois has broken ground on a new 55-acre living lab that allows for modern ag research. Andrew Margenot is an associate professor of soil science… “To preserve the long-term nature of the Morrow Plots, we’ve kept treatments more or less similar, but ...
Thursday, March 28
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Hay harvested area expected to decline
The USDA is projecting lower hay harvested area in 2024. That’s due to a decline in planted area caused by the ongoing drier than normal conditions in several states. The harvested area estimate for all types of hay is 51.562 million acres, 2% less than ...
Thursday, March 28
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Opportunities for U.S. corn in SE Asia
An Illinois farmer says a recent trade mission to southeast Asia highlighted export opportunities for U.S. corn. Dan Meyer, who farms in east-central Illinois, tells Brownfield Vietnam’s aquaponics industry is a prime example… “The biggest thing is fish farms and shrimp and the focus on ...
Thursday, March 28
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USDA: corn acres down, soybeans up in 2024
The USDA expects farmers to plant fewer acres of corn and more acres of soybeans in 2024. Corn planted area is projected at 90.036 million acres, at the low end of pre-report guesses and 5% less than 2023, with acreage steady to lower in ...
Thursday, March 28
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Grassley surprised by HPAI detection in dairy cattle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle took the ag industry by surprise. “After eight years of avian flu being a bird situation with turkeys and chickens, I guess I didn’t know that it affected ...
Thursday, March 28
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New IL Master Farmers inducted today
A new crop of Illinois Master Farmers are being inducted today (THU). Holly Spangler, editor of Prairie Farmer magazine, which has handed out the awards since 1925, tells Brownfield the awards… “Recognize farmers who do both a good job at producing grain and/or livestock, and ...
Wednesday, March 27
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Illinois farmer says his goal is to do better every year
Northern Illinois farmer Steve Pitstick says his goal with every crop is to do a little better than the year before. “Whether it’s selling price or average yield, we’re trying to increase it,” he says. He tells Brownfield after a couple of really volatile ...
Wednesday, March 27
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Iowa soybean farmers to celebrate National Soy Foods Month in April
An Iowa Soybean Association director says soy is a valuable protein source. April Hemmes tells Brownfield soybeans are packed with other nutrients including B vitamins, fiber, iron, calcium and phytonutrients. “When farmers think about soy, you don’t automatically go to the human use and ...
Wednesday, March 27
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Cooler weather dampening planting prospects
Cooler weather and a little precipitation have slowed down activity in midwestern fields. Central Illinois farmer Derek Martin tells Brownfield any moisture is welcome… “We were dry last fall, barely got any snow or any rain over the winter, and definitely excited to see the ...
Wednesday, March 27
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U of I project comparing soils a century apart; help needed
A new project at the University of Illinois could help researchers better understand how soil has changed in the past century. Andrew Margenot, associate professor of soil science, tells Brownfield the project is a unique opportunity… “All states had some kind of soil survey, but ...
Wednesday, March 27
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Iowa farmer has ‘never seen it this dry before’
Recent low pressure systems dropped some much-needed precipitation across parts of the Corn Belt. Eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge says his farm received significant snowfall. “We did get 8 inches of snow last Friday and it was amazing to watch that snow melt,” he ...
Wednesday, March 27
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Cover crop termination timing key this spring
Farmers will have to decide when to terminate cover crops this spring. David Kleinschmidt at Progressive Agronomy Consulting says farmers experiencing dry conditions may want to terminate early… “The bigger the cover crop gets, the more moisture it’s going to soak up.” He says, “So, ...
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