A cover crop program supported by several commodity groups is making it easier for farmers to participate. Farmers for Soil Health Executive Director Ben West tells Brownfield that farmers should like the changes made to the program. “First of all, we increased our payment amount from $25.00 an acre to $35.00 an acre, and we’ve gone from what was […]
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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching U.S. planting, expecting generally good progress in many areas. Crush
A central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows
An economist says the slow release of farm program details and lack of a new farm bill have producers wondering what
Jul. corn $4.65 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.99 and 3/4, down 9 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal
Cargill has initiated an employee lockout at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef facility. The company says it made the difficult decision
A crop protection specialist suggests it’s not too soon for corn growers to be thinking about tar spot. Jason Gibson with
Foreign soybean buyers are getting a firsthand look at how U.S. soybeans are produced. Shelby County, Indiana farmer Bryan Fischer, owner of
A food bank leader says collaborations with farmers help provide fresh produce to the Feeding America network throughout the growing season.
Broiler placements continue to rise year-over-year as poultry operations expand to meet demand. The USDA says 198.107 million broiler-type chicks were
