Variability at harvest for soybeans, corn, sunflowers in NW MN
A farmer in northwest Minnesota says there’s been some good soybeans this fall, but there’s also variability in fields caused by early season moisture. Kevin Capistran tells Brownfield “I went […]
Some acreage shifts anticipated for southern crops in 2025
An extension ag economist says he’s expecting some acreage shifts for southern crops in 2025. “There’s a lot to consider. What input costs do and the price of competing crops.” […]
Rain chances minimal as dry conditions continue for Corn Belt
Dry conditions continue across the upper Midwest. Eastern Nebraska farmer Chris Clausen tells Brownfield… “We haven’t had a significant rainfall since the beginning of August and we’ve had less than […]
DPS director says Perry school shooter sought to be famous
The director of the Iowa Department of Public Safety talked in detail for the first time today about the investigation into the January shootings at Perry High School that left […]
Take long view when making 2025 soybean plans
An extension soybean agronomist cautions growers not to allow this season’s challenges to have too much influence on decisions for next year. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota says […]
CME cash dairy market mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with the exception of block cheese. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.6025. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5975 […]
U.S. export sales mostly up on week
The USDA is reporting a generally strong week for U.S. export sales. Several key commodities saw solid improvements during the week ending October 10th, including corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, cotton, […]
Iowa Farm Bureau president sees huge trade potential with India
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau sees enormous potential for U.S. ag exports to India. Brent Johnson was part of an Iowa trade delegation that visited the country last month. […]
Highlighting U.S. ag products in Vietnam
U.S. pork producers are highlighting the versatility of U.S. pork to expand global markets. Jackie Ponder, an Indiana pork producer, says U.S. exports of pork face trade barriers. “It’s important to […]
An uptick in operating lines of credit
There’s been an increase in borrowed money and operating lines of credit. In this episode of Managing for Profit, the vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis at Rabobank […]
