Grain markets search for pricing opportunities as old-crop supplies linger
The grain merchandiser with Premier Cooperative says many farmers are likely still holding onto significant portions of their 2025 corn and soybean crops. Doug Crop tells Brownfield, “In central Illinois, […]
Farmers Still Need Full Right-to-Repair Access, NFU Says
The vice president for advocacy with National Farmers Union says EPA’s latest right to repair guidance isn’t a complete fix. Mike Stranz says the agency’s guidance was much needed. […]
Planting delays raise risk for Brazil’s safrinha corn crop
Planting delays are anticipated for Brazil’s second crop corn. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says about 15 percent of the safrinha crop has been planted. “The big state […]
Ernst says decade-long E15 debate must be settled by Congress
One lawmaker says the debate over nationwide, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends has gone on longer than she ever anticipated. Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa says the […]
Farm Bureau: H-2A worker certifications show how critical ag labor shortages have become
An ag economist says nationwide H-2A guest worker program increases indicate growing labor shortages in all sectors of agriculture. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Samantha Ayoub tells Brownfield, “We have just […]
Spring Prep Time for Enlist Herbicide Programs
As planting season draws near, farmers will start getting their sprayers ready for preemergence herbicide applications. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jason Gibson, tells Brownfield growers should also start setting […]
High beef demand continues, but cattle market volatility rises
The senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the cattle market continues to see increased volatility. Naomi Blohm says two news reports last week caused prices to slide. “There […]
MSU Dairy Farm of the Year began with immigrant family’s dairy dream
This year’s Michigan State University Dairy Farm of the Year started with a family’s dream of milking cows in the U.S. Cora Okkema tells Brownfield her parents moved from the […]
Analyst: thin global corn supplies leave market weather-sensitive
Global corn supplies are the tightest they’ve been in more than a decade. Market analyst Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says the stocks to use ratio hasn’t been this […]
A mild, mid-Winter pattern to continue; welcome moisture for most in the Southwest & Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to California, the Pacific Northwest, […]