Illinois Soybean Association remains hopeful for new farm bill
The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s hopeful that a new five-year farm bill can be completed this year. However, Andrew Larson says he’s also […]
CONAB sees big corn, soybean crops for Brazil
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting big corn and soybean crops. CONAB sees soybean production at 166.054 million tons, which would be up 12.7% from last year on an […]
Focusing on Nutrients
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the conservation efforts of farmers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and […]
Showers (some snow) around the Great Lakes region; a “November feel” across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas. However, recent warm, dry […]
A return to unseasonably mild, warm weather for most; a more showery pattern on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across much […]
Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability
Ag economist Michael Langemeier with Purdue University has been digging into a University of Minnesota database to look at the low farm profitability of crop farmers and the financial stress […]
Wisconsin celebrates cranberry milestone during harvest
The cranberry harvest is in full swing. Wisconsin Cranberry Grower’s Association Executive Director Grant Holley tells Brownfield the recent warm days and now cooler weather has helped the berries. Holley […]
South American weather a focus for markets
A commodities economist says prices aren’t expected to move higher unless there’s a weather scare in Brazil and Argentina. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says that’s not expected in the […]
Cyberattacks a growing concern for ag industry
An FBI special agent says agriculture is a growing target for cyber criminals. Gene Kowel, with the FBI’s Omaha field office, says a key reason is because of the industry’s […]
Down rice and dry soybeans in the MO Bootheel
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rice crop has been affected by the heavy rains from Tropical Storms Francine and Helene this year. Barry Bean says there’s some down […]
