Drought concerns prompt Northern Plains farmers to slow some crop sales
A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. “We’re a little more worried about where production’s going […]
More buyers than sellers supporting farmland market
The president of Farmers National Company says land values have been resilient despite the downturn in the ag economy. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield, “We simply just have more willing buyers […]
$13 billion in dairy processing investment reshapes U.S. industry
The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. Gregg Doud says the industry has invested $13 billion […]
Midday livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. At Thursday’s start, no bids have been renewed yet. Some trade has developed in the North at $345 dressed, which is $10.00 lower than the […]
Economist says inflation is still impacting the ag economy
An ag economist says inflation and higher interest rates continue to impact farm profitability. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says producers are expected to face additional financial pressure. “The Fed is […]
Wisconsin drought threatens crop conditions, dairy farmer grateful for stockpiles
A northeast Wisconsin dairy farmer says he’s thankful for last year’s bumper crop as drought conditions intensify Travis Speirs milks 2,800 cows with his father south of Green Bay. “We’ve got […]
Iowa producers renew call for Prop 12 relief
Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from southeast Iowa and current president […]
Optimistic about Illinois estate tax relief
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic that the state’s farmers could soon see estate tax relief. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says Governor J.B. […]
How Artificial Intelligence can improve crop performance
The director of research agronomy and Practical Farm Research for Beck’s says the future of farming will be more prescriptive. Jim Schwartz says corn hybrids build yield in different ways. […]
Red Crown Rot detected in 17 Indiana counties in 2026 as researchers continue to evaluate management options
A Purdue Extension field pathologist says red crown rot has expanded across the Midwest in 2026. Darcy Telenko says it has already been found in 17 counties in Indiana and […]