USDA price indices fall in September
Farmers made and paid less in September than August. The USDA says the index of prices received fell 5.6% with losses in cattle, hogs, market eggs, and lettuce against gains […]
Aquaculture is a growing market for U.S. soy
The board chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance says China’s growing demand for a sustainable and high-quality protein is an opportunity to expand U.S. soy exports. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield… “To […]
Investing in prodution research benefits America’s soybean farmers
A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the […]
Investing in production research benefits America’s soybean farmers
A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the […]
Fall rains welcome for Kansas winter wheat
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says the recent rains are welcome for the winter wheat crop. “The reports look to be anywhere from 1 to 1.5 inches in areas.” Justin […]
Global drought concerns catch attention of wheat market
A market analyst says lower world wheat stocks are starting to catch the attention of the grain markets. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting says there’s drought in […]
Iowa works to recruit 20-somethings to take up hunting
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is exploring ways to address a national decline in the number of hunters, and to prevent the drop from happening here. DNR wildlife biologist […]
Sustainable ag practices and food security
Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges. North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices mostly lower except butter Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. There’s still no movement in dry whey prices or purchases, as they remain unchanged at $0.6025. No […]
Drought conditions leave elevated fire risks across Indiana
Dry conditions, soaring temperatures, and high winds have increased fire risks across Indiana this week. Melissa Widhelm is the associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center. “When we have […]
