An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones might be really good with drought stress or standability. Making sure you mix up that genetic diversity really helps get a consistent yield across the […]
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Soybeans were higher on technical buying Monday with January contracts up 4 cents at $10.52 and ¼. The USDA announced private
A north Iowa farmer does not anticipate major changes to his crop rotation in 2026. Brent Renner grows corn and soybeans
The President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute has concerns about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger. Corey Rosenbusch tells
Mar. corn $4.47, up 3 and 1/2 centJan. soybeans $10.53 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.60, up $1.00Jan soybean
The Farm Credit system would be able to lend to more rural communities if new bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House
Wisconsin’s state climatologist says climate change is not new, with measurable differences every year. Steve Vavrus tells Brownfield the state has
Wisconsin’s first avian influenza case in a dairy herd means a change in the state’s milk testing procedure. Adam Brock with
Farmers from across the country are stressing the need for congressional intervention to secure ag labor policy. North Carolina apple grower
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.34. Two sales were recorded at $1.34 and $1.3475. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.3850. Eight sales were recorded,
