An active pattern continues for many; cooler days ahead for only some of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Northeast and from southern Texas to […]
Rains bring soil moisture, planting delays
Widespread rains across Missouri are delaying fieldwork, helping activate pre-emergence herbicides and providing much-needed moisture for fields. Drew Lock farms in southern Adair and northern Macon Counties. “I have all […]
Finstad eyes quick action on year-round E15 after recess
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says year-round, nationwide E15 negotiations are in a good place going into the April recess. Brad Finstad is a Republican from Minnesota. […]
Profit taking, crude oil pull soybean, corn futures lower
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA acreage numbers were slightly bullish, but the quarterly grain stocks report was bearish. With this of numbers out […]
Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand
A dairy leader says health-conscious consumers are paying more attention to dairy foods. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield the protein dynamic and change in consumer […]
Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials
An extension specialist says on-farm research plots can help farmers experiment with products or practices with limited risk. Michigan State University’s Eric Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re trialing these products on […]
Another year-over-year gain for broiler sets, placements
2026 U.S. broiler hatchery numbers remain on pace to top 2025, implying a larger U.S. flock and increased meat availability. The USDA says 254.778 million broiler-type eggs were set into […]
Prospective Plantings Report shows soybeans gaining acres in the West
An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report showed an expected increase in farmers’ intentions to plant soybeans this year. Joe Janzen says the […]
Brand law reform clears key hurdle in Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a bill that they say could modernize the state’s long-standing brand law. Senator Mike Jacobsen of North Platte says the legislation is not perfect but strikes […]
February corn for ethanol, soybean crush numbers above a year ago
February soybean crush and corn for ethanol numbers were mixed while still reflecting solid demand. The USDA says the corn grind and soybean crush both declined from January due to […]