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Planting nears completion for many Arkansas farmers
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
A northeast Arkansas farmer says he has about 10 percent of his fields left to plant. Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield these last few fields haven’t been easy. “I have 300 acres that is quite disagreeable,” he says. “Some gumbo ground that was in rice last year that I just can’t...
Cardinals Game
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
Missouri Soybeans Outreach Director Baylee Asbury says MO soy growers will engage one on one with Cardinals fans to talk about growing on June 28th in this Spotlight on Soybeans. ...
A lot of soybeans left to plant and more rains ahead
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says corn planting is wrapping up ahead of the next round of rains, but there’s still a lot of soybeans left to plant. “It doesn’t look like we’ll be in the fields this next week.” Travis Mockler says he’s optimistic the rest of his...
Good stands expected in parts of MO
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
A farmer in central Missouri says his corn and soybeans are emerging well. Nathan Alpers tells Brownfield “Some are a little slow at times, due to the planting depth. With the rains we get every 2 to 3 days, it’s keeping the ground moist and I think we’ll have a...
Wet weather continues to cause planting delays in Tennessee
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
Another wet week slows planting progress for Tennessee farmers. Corn is 86 percent planted, and 62 percent emerged. Soybeans are 53 percent planted, and 34 percent emerged. Cotton is 52 percent planted and 1 percent squared. Winter wheat is 93 percent headed and 45 percent coloring, with 80 percent rated...
Kentucky farmers face some planting disruptions from scattered rains
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
Scattered precipitation caused some disruptions for Kentucky farmers. Corn is 65 percent planted, 49 percent of the crop emerged, and 73 percent is rated good to excellent. Soybeans are 46 percent planted, and 31 percent emerged. Tobacco is 14 percent set. Winter wheat is 95 percent headed, with 80 percent...
Planting pace slightly ahead of normal in Minnesota
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
The planting pace in Minnesota is slightly ahead of normal despite recent wet conditions. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn planting is four days ahead of the five-year average at 81 percent. Thirty-eight percent of the crop has emerged. Soybean planting is just past the hallway point at 51...