Scouting season in full swing as corn, soybean crops advance
An agronomist says it’s currently a prime time to be out scouting fields. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg tells Brownfield, “First off, I want to make sure you go out there and […]
Corn export inspections remain ahead of needed pace
Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says the amount of corn that left U.S. during the week ending […]
Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6950. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 to $1.63. Five sales were recorded ranging from $1.6275 to $1.63. Cheese barrels were up $0.0150 to $1.6275. No sales were […]
Lower input costs, rotation benefits drive interest in sorghum
An official with Texas Tech University expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. Monty Christian is the university’s executive director of marketing strategies in the […]
Farmers encouraged to pair field scouting with online disease maps
An agronomist encourages farmers to use every available tool to scout for pests. Kurt Maertens with BASF says walking fields remains a critical part of crop protection. “I like to […]
EPA official: Ending DEF deratements would benefit farmers, truckers
A U.S. EPA official says the agency’s proposal to end Diesel Exhaust Fluid system deratements would be a win for farmers and truckers. Aaron Szabo is the assistant administrator of […]
John Deere ethanol-powered tractor could create new demand for U.S. corn
John Deere’s new ethanol-powered tractor could create additional demand for U.S. corn farmers. Buddy Kavalier, a John Deere ethanol awareness champion, says the E98 tractor is an 8R-series model is a […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: The Importance of Mid-Year Financial Checkups
A mid-year financial checkup can help farmers stay on track before the busy harvest season arrives. Austin Bailey, a commercial livestock lender with FCS Financial, says reviewing finances now allows […]
China demand, weather driving markets
Market analyst Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says he’s encouraged by recent steps by the U.S. and China to ease trade tensions. He tells Brownfield both countries seem ready to […]
Grain markets are being driven by demand, trade and geopolitics
A commodities economist says demand, not weather, has been driving the grain markets. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says the heat dome hasn’t been a major threat to the Corn […]