China, Mexico, Japan among top weekly export destinations
The USDA is reporting a generally solid week for export inspections. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans during the week ending March 19th were all above year ago levels as previous export […]
AgMarket.net estimating record U.S. corn and soybean acreage
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says U.S. farmers are likely preparing to plant a record number of corn and soybean acres. Ahead of next week’s USDA Prospective Plantings Report, Matt Bennett […]
SW Minnesota farmer capitalizes on rising grain prices
A southwest Minnesota farmer has taken advantage of recent strength in the grain markets. Bryan Biegler grows corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson. “We’ve been making some sales here with […]
Cash dairy: Blocks and butter down, barrels up Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.66. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.6550. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 at $1.5725. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.0250 at $1.7750. Fourteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.77 to $1.8075. […]
Neighbor Friendly Weed Control
With the Enlist weed control system, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says farmers can expect effective, neighbor-friendly weed control. He tells Brownfield there are several steps growers can […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says increased data center development could impact farmland access
The president of Ohio Farm Bureau says he’s concerned a rise in data centers could impact the state’s agricultural production. Bill Patterson says land use continues to be a major debate […]
Alfalfa industry looks beyond livestock feed for new markets
The U.S. alfalfa industry is exploring market opportunities beyond ruminant animal feed. National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance president Beth Nelson says research into new uses is happening in Madison, Wisconsin, […]
Prioritize cover crop planning
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers are already planning their fall cover crop decisions. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield, “Talking about cover crop advantages […]
US cattle placements increase despite tight supplies, with drought and market signals driving decisions
An ag economist says cattle placed into feedlots were up 4 percent from last year. Charley Martinez is with the University of Tennessee. “Part of the reason why we see […]
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales acquires HAAS Livestock
A Minnesota livestock market will be operating under new ownership soon. Curt Larson is the President and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association. He says, “We purchased the assets […]