An eastern Iowa farmer says today’s fertilizer prices are not sustainable. “Farmers are basically going broke right now.” Lance Lillibridge of Vinton tells Brownfield that was his message to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission at an event in Texas on Thursday. “Our input costs are out of control and they have been for […]
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A veterinarian reminds producers that heat stress can be a big problem for dairy and beef cattle. Veterinarian Ryan Royer serves
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield,
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday
Jul. corn $4.46 and 3/4, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.86 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $329.80, down
A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says some growers in his territory are dealing with replant situations. Chris Brown, who covers
A researcher is puzzled by a striped rust case in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin plant pathologist Damon Smith tells Brownfield the
A marketing consultant says milk powder prices have leveled off after a short-term spike. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield changes
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder says this year’s crop is on pace to meet projections for a record-yielding harvest. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “For the
