Supply and demand weigh on U.S. wheat export sales
U.S. wheat export sales hit a marketing year low during the week ending March 26th. Wheat was hit hard by cancelations from unknown destinations and Mexico, and global demand for […]
MO farmer delays nitrogen purchases, adjusts strategy
Jim Boerding, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says he’s shifting his fertilizer strategy for corn, as he watches input price changes tied to the U.S. and Iran conflict. “Usually put […]
Economist says price slump altered farmer planting decisions for wheat, sorghum
An ag economist says the recent USDA Prospective Plantings report highlights profitability challenges for some crops. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says he’s not surprised that wheat acres […]
Michigan Republicans urge Whitmer to implement EPA emergency E15 waivers
Michigan state Republicans are calling on the governor to take immediate action to implement the EPA’s emergency E15 waivers. House Ag Committee Chair Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield gasoline sold in […]
Expert says work is underway to lift ag trade barriers in USTR’s report
A dairy trade expert says addressing barriers highlighted in this week’s U.S. Trade Representative report is key to expanding agricultural markets. The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield dairy is […]
Planting season nears as farmers monitor soil temps and conditions
A leader with Stine Seed Company says the bulk of farmers will begin planting in the next few weeks. David Thompson, Stine’s director of brand strategy, says final preparations are […]
Nic Bancroft
Managing farm margins – Producers are making decisions on their crop nutrient programs. Learn more about what considerations farmers need to make as they gear up for this growing season. […]
Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up
The leader of an Iowa-based ag organization says women have an essential role in preserving the future of the ag industry. Julie Kenney, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, […]
West central Ohio farmer preparing for planting as rainfall delays spring fieldwork
A west central Ohio farmer says the start of spring planting season is just around the corner. Scott Haerr says significant rainfall is helping recharge soil moisture, but, “We’ve got […]
Aid packages propping up ag and prices
Ad hoc aid bringing stability to agriculture. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says despite the uncertainty around several aspects of ag, the landscape would […]