Soybeans, corn, wheat hold upward trend
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade’s monitoring chances for more near-term U.S. planting delays. Still, that should be beneficial long-term, especially in areas that haven’t […]
USDA Under Secretary nominees commit to doing more with less
The Trump administration’s nominees for two key Under Secretary positions pledged to uphold USDA services with reduced resources during Wednesday’s confirmation hearing. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar raised concerns […]
Broiler placements down on week, up on year
USDA broiler hatchery data continues to imply higher production this year than last year. The USDA says 251.544 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, rising 1.083 million […]
Eastern Nebraska farmers get rain, finally
Widespread rainfall this week has brought much-needed relief to on-going drought conditions for some farmers in eastern Nebraska. Lukas Fricke of Ulysses, 90 minutes west of Omaha, says he received […]
Rains welcomed
A north central Illinois farmer says the recent rains are welcomed. David Mool, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in northern McLean County, says the dry fall has continued into […]
Beck’s Hybrids cuts ribbon on new Nebraska research facility
Beck’s Hybrids is expanding its genetic research and corn breeding programs in the Western Corn Belt. President Scott Beck tells Brownfield a new 400-acre facility near Seward in Eastern Nebraska […]
Rides of Silence remember Iowa cyclists who’ve been hit and killed
Bicycling enthusiasts will hold somber rides in six Iowa communities tonight as part of an international movement called the Ride of Silence. Iowa Bicycle Coalition executive director Luke Hoffman will […]
Survey finds cash rent for Iowa cropland fell 2.9% this year
Iowa State University Extension’s annual survey shows the first statewide decline in cash rental rates for farmland since 2019. Rental rates went up 9% in 2023 and were stable last […]
John Deere to invest $20 billion in U.S. over next decade
John Deere plans to invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next decade. Chief Financial Officer Josh Jepsen tells Brownfield the announcement reiterates the company’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing. […]
Ethanol production rises as domestic supply dips
U.S. ethanol production had a week-to-week increase. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.036 million barrels per day, rising 43,000 from the previous as some plants wrapped up […]
