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Ag leaders say additional farm aid is needed to prevent the struggling ag economy from causing broader impacts across rural America. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney tells Brownfield, “There is a ripple effect, and that’s why we’ve got to keep these farmers alive.” “I also think that it’s particularly important because we The post Agriculture groups say call for more farm support is warranted appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

If there have been acreage shifts this spring, market analysts say it’s likely to happen in the Dakotas and the Delta. Allison Thompson with the Money Farm, based in Minnesota, says last year’s crop, and decent planting conditions this spring have likely affected corn acres. “I think the fertilizer story really didn’t affect things,” she The post Market analysts eye acreage shifts in Dakotas, Delta ahead of USDA report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

An agronomist based in southern Illinois says the practice of planting soybeans early is becoming more widely adopted. Mike Probst is with BASF. “It’s probably been one of the most significant cultural practice shifts that I’ve seen since I’ve been working in the industry.” He tells Brownfield the adoption of early planting has been rapid. The post Early-planted soybeans becoming the new standard, BASF agronomist says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to the key customers of Japan and Mexico. With about two months left in the marketing year, corn sales have already met the USDA’s target thanks The post Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.