Ohio farmer’s harvest progressing ahead of schedule
A southern Ohio farmer says moisture run recent rains has slowed down harvest. Greg Corcoran says they’re several weeks ahead of schedule. “We’re seeing anywhere from 30 to 40 percent […]
Members of Congress look to appropriations for H-2A labor cost freeze
A U.S. Congressman says he’s working with House appropriation leaders to pause H-2A guest worker program cost increases. Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield a bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.26, up 1 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.34, down 3 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $324.00, down $6.50Dec. soybean oil closed at […]
Dry weather widens harvest window
Indiana harvest is quickly progressing. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 61 percent good to excellent with 91 percent mature, 29 percent harvested […]
30% of U.S. corn, 47% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests continued to advance last week. That followed a generally dry week in much of the Midwest and Plains, with most of those regions expected […]
Navigating federal and state regulations
The head of Syngenta crop protection says a patchwork of foreign ag land ownership laws could hinder advancements in agriculture. Vern Hawkins says it is challenging to have different sets […]
Eastern Iowa farmer lauds corn yields
An eastern Iowa corn farmer says he’s been pleased with his 2024 harvest. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield, “It’s good. It’s better than it was last year for sure, but I […]
Fast harvest pace in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says harvest has moved quickly this year. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “We’ve been running probably for three weeks. […]
Interest rate cut might create more market activity
A market analyst says the Federal Reserve’s recent 50-point cut in the interest rate might bring more investors into the commodities markets. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield current conditions […]
A warm start to sugarbeet harvest in Red River Valley
The vice president of agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company says warm temperatures have been a nemesis for sugarbeet farmers as the full harvest campaign begins. Steve Rosenau says farmers […]
