Wheat manages mostly modestly higher finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Harvest is nearly at the halfway point, with favorable conditions in the forecast for many areas. The USDA’s updated supply, demand, and […]
Clarinda farmer expecting record crop
The 2024 soybean harvest has nearly wrapped up for southwest Iowa farmer Lee Brooke. “There’s been a lot of neighbors that have just finished in the last couple of days, […]
Soil moisture minimal across Midwest
A climatologist says he’s concerned about soil moisture levels across the Midwest. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “We have very low soil moisture in the top part […]
Land prices showing declines this fall
A farm real estate specialist says ag land prices have been softening in some areas of the Corn Belt. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says that trend could […]
Dairy market rollercoaster continues
A market advisor says some cash dairy prices have seen big peaks and valleys recently. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the cheese market recently saw a record followed by […]
Dairy in the first 1,000 days
Dairy is a valuable source of nutrients for pregnant and nursing mothers, babies, and children. Audrey Donahoe is president of the National Dairy Council she says seven of the necessary […]
Northeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest was his best ever
A northeast Kansas farmer says it’s been a banner year for his corn crop. Lance Rezac, who farms northeast of Wamego, tells Brownfield… “Corn was our best crop ever, plus […]
Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Boone awarded state RISE funding
The state Transportation Commission approved a change today to a state program used to help communities build roadways for business development. The DOT”s Deb Arp says the change allows the […]
Nebraska farmer says soybeans too dry as harvest nears completion
An Eastern Nebraska farmer says he expects to finish soybean harvest soon. Chris Clausen, who farms near Schuyler, tells Brownfield beans have been too dry… “Some of the beans are […]
Managing market volatility
A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says farmers should be strategic when it comes to managing market volatility. Naomi Blohm says producers have been waiting for a price […]
