Sec. Rollins calls New World Screwworm “a big deal”
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says she’s hopeful the continued northward spread of New World Screwworm can be resolved sooner rather than later. Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield she recently made […]
78% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting remained on the fast track over the past week. That was thanks to another round of mostly favorable planting conditions in much of the Midwest […]
64% of Indiana corn planted, soybeans 59%
A west central Indiana farmer says early season rainfall has been the biggest challenge this planting season. Kevin Cox farms in Parke County. “We hadn’t started planting anything until a week ago […]
What damage can cold do to the crops?
Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says there have been wide temperature swings in the Northern Plains over the past week, ranging from near 90-degree temps to below-freezing temperatures. “I […]
Ohio corn and soybean planting falls behind last year’s pace
A south-central Ohio farmer says ideal conditions could be favorable for planting progress this week. Greg Corcoran farms in Ross County. “We’d like to be further along,” he says. “We’ve got a […]
Johnson: splitting the farm bill was necessary
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says splitting the farm bill was necessary to get the best, overall policy for farm programs and nutrition. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield “the Democrats have […]
Reference price boost included in reconciliation package
A reference price boost for farm programs is included in the reconciliation package the House Budget Committee approved over the weekend. Jake Westlin with the National Association of Wheat Growers […]
Confirmation of HPAI in Brazil could open the door for U.S. poultry industry
A poultry industry CEO says the US could see a demand boost following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a commercial operation in Brazil. Greg Tyler, with the […]
May closing with colder-than-normal outlook
A state meteorologist says a change in weather is expected across the Great Lakes. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says the jet stream is moving further south. “A little bit of a break here […]
Milk futures and cash dairy lower to start the week
June Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 15 at $19.23. July 21 lower at $19.15. August down 16 cents at $19.17. September through November contracts 13 […]
