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 […]
Butter exports lead gains in November U.S. dairy shipments
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says strong demand, especially for cheese and butterfat, led to a 14 percent increase in shipments for November. Total U.S. dairy exports values also rose […]
NCGA President travels to promote corn exports
The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is making connections for possible corn export deals. Jed Bower farms in Ohio, but tells Brownfield he is spending much of […]
Biodiesel Growth Potential
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick, the Director of Market Development with Missouri Soybeans, recently attended the Clean Fuels Conference, and there’s a lot to be optimistic about when […]
Local food funding could return under proposed federal legislation
Officials with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance say efforts are underway to restore federal funding benefiting local food systems. Molly Pickering, the organization’s policy director, says two bills being considered in […]
Rising dollar sends soybeans, corn, wheat lower
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Brazil’s record harvest is now about 10% complete, with favorable near-term weather for activity expected in northern Brazil. Reports have harvest in […]
Mann optimistic E15 deal can be reached, says farmers would benefit
A member of the House Ag Committee says increasing access to higher blends of ethanol could help improve the bottom line for farmers. Tracey Mann, a Republican from Kansas, says […]