Government shutdown leaves farmers without critical market data
The chief economist at Indiana Farm Bureau says the partial government shutdown is impacting key USDA data that farmers rely on. Todd Davis says a lack of an October supply […]
Nebraska farmer weighing timeline for fertilizer purchases
An eastern Nebraska farmer says purchasing fertilizer is becoming extremely difficult due to volatility in the markets. Mitch Oswald says cost of production is increasing. “We’re going to have […]
Bayer partners with Cornfed Farms in Iowa for U.S. debut of Forward Farming
A Bayer global initiative that connects select famers with resources to advance innovative agricultural practices has come to the U.S. Brian Naber with Bayer CropScience says Forward Farming is a […]
Energy Wise
Saving energy on the farm. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utility customers have a long history of supporting ag producers beyond just energy delivery. In this Managing For […]
Michigan agriculture leaders say lost soybean exports could damage entire farm economy
Agriculture leaders say the lack of U.S. soybean exports will have ripple effects across commodities heading into next year. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says losing China’s demand for 14 billion […]
Helping Farm Families in Need
Since 2023, Farm Rescue has been helping Illinois farm families in need with a range of free services through partnerships with organizations like the Illinois Corn Checkoff. In this Managing […]
Keystone’s Propane with Purpose turning energy deliveries into school lunch support
An Indiana-based cooperative is turning its energy deliveries into local donations. Lindsey Sankey, director of public relations at Keystone Cooperative, says Propane with Purpose is helping rural communities fight food […]
Wisconsin’s ag road improvement program open for new applications
Wisconsin’s Agricultural Road Improvement Program is now open for new grant applications. Farmer and State Representative Travis Tranel is one of the program’s original authors. He tells Brownfield the 150 […]
Federal aid could decide if farms survive or fold in 2026
A farm business management instructor says ad-hoc assistance from the federal government would be the difference between a farm being able to continue in 2026 or liquidate. Betsy Jensen works […]
Low moisture soybeans a concern? Rain helps, but don’t wait too long, experts say
An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says recent rains should provide some relief to farmers struggling with low soybean moisture levels. Shaun Casteel tells Brownfield, “If we wait on […]