Transportation cost increases likely to trickle down to the farmer
A professor at Iowa State University says higher prices for diesel fuel are expected to impact the bottom line for farmers and ranchers this spring. Kurt Rosentrater producers can help […]
U.S. farms double biogas capture in 5 years, new report finds
A new report by the American Biogas Council shows the number of U.S. farms capturing biogas has more than doubled the past five years. Patrick Serfass is executive director of […]
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Planting Prospectives and Economic Snapshot
Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute Podcast as Megan Roberts, Agriculture Economist with Compeer Financial, talks with Brownfield about the changes we are seeing at home due to changes overseas and […]
Iowa fields turning green as cover crop season kicks into gear
Cover crops are growing as temperatures warm throughout the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe covers southeast and east central Iowa and says fields are beginning to green […]
“Something always comes through”: Minnesota producer battles ongoing swine diseases
A pig farmer from southern Minnesota says disease pressure continues to be a challenge. Sam Ziegler is a contract grower in Blue Earth County. “Different strains of viruses, PRRS or […]
Axiota Animal Health to base global operations in Kansas
A biomanufacturing company focused on cattle health is moving its global headquarters to the Great Plains. Axiota Animal Health recently announced it will name its Wamego, Kansas, research and development […]
Texas cattle producer says protecting the U.S. cattle herd is top priority as USDA weighs reopening border to Mexican cattle
A cow-calf operator in southeast Texas says when it comes to resuming live cattle imports from Mexico protecting the health of the U.S. cattle herd is the top priority. Stephen […]
Erratic spring weather keeps northern Iowa growers guessing
It’s been a start and stop beginning to spring for northern Iowa farmer Brandon Fonken. “Mother nature can’t make up its mind what it wants to do. We had a […]
Some farmers making late seed decisions amid global uncertainty
A Stine Seed Company representative says some farmers are still making planting decisions due to geopolitical uncertainty. David Thompson, Stine’s director of brand strategy, tells Brownfield, “Fertilizer prices are weighing […]
Dairy markets end week higher
The dairy markets closed out the short trading week with higher prices. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield a couple of products showed signs of strength Thursday. “On Thursday, we […]