Minnesota beef, hog, and dairy producers post improved returns in 2025
2025 saw continued improvement for Minnesota livestock producers. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says new data shows hog, dairy, and beef operations all posted improved profitability. “Beef […]
Mixed outlook for ag economy as strong livestock, dairy offset crop market concerns
An economist with CoBank says the U.S. farm economy is a mixed bag. “It’s not good, but it’s not dire,” Rob Fox recently told Brownfield. Fox says crop production has […]
Higher expenses force farmers to rethink input strategies and efficiency
Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines. Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says some operations are absorbing higher costs differently than others. “Your […]
Farmer calls to FFRI Helpline on the rise
The mental health specialist with the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) says the group’s Helpline is seeing an increase in calls from farmers battling stress. Rachel Brown tells Brownfield, “Just […]
Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations. “There’s not any comparison for this year compared to years in the past.” Paul […]
Early summer-like weather for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April […]
Early summer-like warmth, humidity for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April […]
CONAB: Big Brazil soybean crop getting bigger
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has upped its expectations for soybean and corn production. CONAB increased its already record large estimate for soybeans to 179.152 million tons, thanks to an […]
An active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland; mild for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across the nation’s norther tier and much of the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the remainder […]
Review what’s really covered by your insurance policy
Before the busy planting season, Insurance expert Zachary Hinthorn from Country Financial says farmers should spend some time with their agents reviewing what is covered, because things change every year. […]