Ethanol output rises as corn harvest advances
U.S. ethanol production surged last week as many operations wrapped up seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.071 million barrels per day, an increase of 76,000 […]
Corn and soybean basis improves across Midwest as harvest progresses
Basis levels for corn and soybeans have improved some across the Midwest. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield “Down at the Gulf of Mexico basis has been firming; […]
AgriGold agronomist urges farmers to watch moisture levels
AgriGold’s agronomy division manager says farmers should keep a close eye on corn moisture and field conditions to protect yields. John Brien says dry conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt […]
Cash CME dairy prices mostly steady Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady except for block cheese and butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.63. No sales were recorded Wednesday, after Tuesday’s […]
Division or Unity? What Our History Teaches Us About Moving Forward
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”— George Santayana This powerful quote—often misattributed to Winston Churchill—comes from philosopher George Santayana. It’s one that comes up often in […]
Ag Committee Member: Farm bill delay hurts farmers when they need support most
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says Congress must focus its attention on a new five-year farm bill. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, “We still have 39 […]
Economist says Dairy Margin Coverage formula might need changes
An economist says the formula for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, or DMC might need changes. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield the currently low costs for […]
Tight farm budgets threaten adoption of conservation practices
The down farm economy could stunt the adoption of conservation practices. Eastern Iowa farmer Alan Mohr says there’s usually a cost associated with cover crops or changing tillage systems. “These […]
Indiana Soybean Alliance donates soy-based tires to help support rural communities
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is donating soy-based Goodyear tires to several charitable organizations across the state as a way to give back to rural communities. Chair Denise Scarborough says the […]
Innovation in Action – Corn Traits Pipeline
Bayer Crop Science continues to emphasize innovation and is working to address the evolving needs of corn farmers today. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Todd Heap, Bayer Global […]