Midwest drought relief day depend on arrival of El Niño pattern
An ag meteorologist says drought improvement across parts of the Corn Belt could hinge on the timing of an El Niño weather pattern. Matt Makens says there’s a strong chance […]
Not all lenders, programs are the same
An agricultural lender says financing, programs, and experience vary, so choosing the right farm loan advisor is important. Dan Guthie with Old National Bank tells Brownfield that many farmers are […]
Hinson suggests E15 could ride with broader Iran funding package
Now that the EPA has issued its temporary waiver for E15, U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for Congress to act on a long-term solution. “Our farmers do deserve […]
Middle Eastern conflict compounding already volatile fertilizer markets
The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says U.S. farmers were facing fertilizer challenges even before the Middle Eastern conflict closed the flow of products through the Strait of […]
Michigan Senator Slotkin pushes for farm bill as President Trump weighs in
A Democratic member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says she hopes President Trump’s recent call to pass a farm bill can bring legislation forward. Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin says, “The […]
ACE says permanent E15 legislation could bring fuel market stability and certainty for U.S. corn farmers
A biofuels group says increasing domestic ethanol production could help lower fuel costs and boost corn demand for U.S. farmers. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says […]
Efficiency Matters
Fertilizer economics aren’t just about price per ton anymore. Learn more about maximizing return on investment in this Managing for Profit on Brownfield. The post Efficiency Matters appeared first on Brownfield […]
A big change in weather underway up North; elsewhere, severe storms, Summer-like for many
Across the Corn Belt, a few showers and thunderstorms are developing in advance of an approaching cold front. Chilly air has begun to settle across the Dakotas and the upper […]
Higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The market moved higher as there have been some talks about peace negotiations in the Middle East – and leaned heavily into […]
Time is right for new, young cattle producers
A consultant says this is a good time for young people to consider starting a beef cattle operation. Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield the combination of aging […]