Unpriced corn still in bins across Southern Corn Belt
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers across the Corn Belt are still trying to figure out how they will market old crop grain. Ben Brown says […]
New facility at Ohio State expected to help boost interest in the state’s livestock industry
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says a new animal science facility at Ohio State University could help strengthen the state’s livestock sector. Brian Baldridge says the Multispecies […]
Analyst urges dairy farmer to lock In margins now
A dairy market analyst says futures are primed for a downward correction. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield strong demand for cheese and butter to start the year has helped […]
Ag attorney: Ongoing drought creating tension over grazing leases
An ag attorney says the on-going drought is putting landowners and tenants in a contentious situation this year. Andrew VanVelson says landowners would like to protect grasslands from overgrazing […]
Beef, sorghum export sales see week-to-week improvements
There were a couple of bright spots in the USDA’s weekly export sales numbers. Beef export sales were up on the week, with solid sales to South Korea and Japan, […]
Texas A&M looks at whether more farmer support is needed
The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center has been taking a closer look at whether U.S. farmers need additional bridge assistance. Bart Fischer tells Brownfield “I’ll let […]
Cash dairy market prices higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with noticable jumps in block and butter values and sales. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. Two sales were recorded at $0.72 and $0.73. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.04 at $1.4675. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.44 to $1.4675. […]
A rapid transition to El Niño could worsen drought conditions for key Corn Belt states
The transition from a La Nina to an El Nino – and what that means for weather. Meteorologist Matt Makens says a change in weather patterns is coming, but the […]
Ag economy weighing on cash rents
The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market. “Not so much optimism at the moment, to be honest. I hate to be that way, […]
Nitrogen Works
Make nitrogen work for you. Nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs in a nutrient program, but too much can hurt more than your wallet. Learn more about property […]