Many farmers making plans for upcoming Bridge payments
Many farmers are anxiously awaiting upcoming assistance checks. Matthew Hardecke, a region manager with Farm Credit Illinois, says many farmers already have plans for the soon-to-be-released Farmer Bridge Assistance Program […]
U.S. pork industry stepping up biosecurity to protect against PRRS
The U.S pork industry is taking steps to protect against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory System (PRRS). Dr. Andrèia Arruda says Ohio State University is conducting research on potential entryways entry points for various strains of […]
Growing Export Demand
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Vice Chair, Ben Storm, says the council partners with various commodity groups to help promote soybeans grown in Minnesota. He tells Brownfield emerging markets […]
Strong calf prices and soaring cow values may push herd rebuilding further into the future
An ag economist says the potential for continued record high prices in the cattle sector could further delay herd expansion. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says cattle producers […]
Ag economist says expanding domestic renewable fuel markets is the best path to boosting corn and soybean demand
An ag economist says the best opportunity to boost demand for corn and soybeans is through domestic markets. Jim McCormick, COO and co-founding partner of AgMarket.net, says livestock remains the […]
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the […]
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the […]
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the […]
Corn exports trending in right direction, U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council says
An expert on agricultural trade says U.S. corn exports are on a record pace for the current marketing year. Ellen Zimmerman is the director of industry relations for the U.S. […]
Big changes for crop insurance in 2026
As the cost of almost everything goes up. Cole Patrick from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the cost of protecting the farm margins is going down with many changes in crop […]