Agronomist encourages smarter input spending to boost crop yields
An agronomist says farmers will need to closely evaluate which input dollars have the most return on investment this growing season. AgroLiquid’s Stephanie Zelinko tells Brownfield, “Be smart with soil […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 7, 2026
Mar. corn $4.46 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.67, up 10 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $305.40, up $5.90Mar. soybean oil 49.31, down 9 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Ethanol exports remain a strong demand driver, economist says
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the outlook for U.S. ethanol exports is strong. “We’ve seen good, solid growth over the last few years,” RFA’s Scott Richman […]
ALCIVIA Cooperative names new President & CEO
ALCIVIA Cooperative has a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The co-op’s board of directors appointed Rodney Balvitsch (BALL’ vich) to lead the organization. Balvitsch joined ALCIVIA in 2020 as […]
Weed control lessons from 2025 shaping 2026 strategies
A field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension says it isn’t too early to start thinking about weed management for the upcoming growing season. Meaghan Anderson says growers learned some […]
Potential changes to January supply and demand report could impact 2026 balance sheets
An ag economist at Purdue University says potential changes to the January supply and demand report could impact the balance sheet for farmers in 2026. Michael Langemeier says the USDA […]
Good start to the year for broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements started 2026 moving at a faster pace than 2025. The USDA says 252.508 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 389,000 on the week and […]
Broadband access expanding in rural America, but gaps remain
An expert on federal communications policy says high-speed broadband is reaching more rural Americans. Shirley Bloomfield is the CEO of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association… “I’ve got 850 community-based local companies […]
Venezuela situation could add uncertainty to commodity, energy markets
An ag economist says he’s closely watching how developments in Venezuela could impact the U.S. ag industry. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says commodity prices have been steady so […]
Cold temperatures, near normal precipitation to begin year in Wisconsin
Wisconsin was cold to start 2026. The USDA says the average statewide temperature for December was nearly four degrees below normal, but precipitation was just about normal, leaving good snow […]