Report finds Iowa ag land values flat
The recently REALTORS Land Institute survey shows the south-central district was the only one reporting a farmland price increase. Spokesman Matt Vegter says the state average value didn’t change much. […]
US Ag Secretary planning more federal aid for farmers if there’s a trade war
U-S Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who’s visiting Iowa today, said the Trump Administration is planning another round of market disruption payments if the tariffs the president announces on Tuesday lead […]
Iowa high school graduation rates up in 2024
The Iowa Department of Education reports that high school graduation rates are back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2020. The Department says the four-year high school graduation […]
Collaboration and Commodity Utilization
In this episode, learn about the Missouri Soybean Farmers’ efforts to boost demand for Missouri-raised commodities through partnerships like the Yield Partnership. Matt Emig, Missouri Soybeans Market Development Director, discusses […]
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 19 | The Missouri Partnership
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we discuss the efforts of the Missouri Partnership, led by CEO Subhash Elias, to attract food and beverage companies to Missouri, particularly benefiting soybean growers. […]
Economist says producers shouldn’t focus solely on price per pound
A livestock economist says that at current price levels, cattle producers can become too focused on price per pound. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine tells Brownfield, “If you get too […]
Corn was mixed, soybeans were lower following USDA reports
Soybeans ended the day lower following the USDA’s prospective plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Planted area is seen at 83.5 million acres, a 4 percent decline from last year. […]
25-year study measures soil carbon accumulation in cropping
Michigan State University research studying the long-term impact of agricultural practices on soil organic matter has reached a major milestone. Phil Robertson has been collecting data at the Kellogg Biological […]
Farm labor specialist following impacts of high H-2A costs
An ag labor specialist says slightly lower wages for H-2A guest workers this season in some regions likely won’t provide enough relief for farmers. Michigan State University’s Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 31, 2025
May corn closed at $4.57 and 1/4 and 1/4, up 4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.14 and 3/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $292.70, down 80 […]
