Corn and soybean storage could cost farmers more in 2025
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a recent study shows on-farm storage could be more expensive than prior years. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says changes in interest rates have […]
Illinois Agronomist: Weather and genetics driving wide harvest variability
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers are seeing a wide range of variability in this year’s harvest results. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “I think that a […]
Fungicide applications show ROI in corn yields
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says farmers who applied fungicide this year are seeing significantly higher corn yields. “They’re learning a lot what about southern rust can do as […]
Two more USDA appointments confirmed
The U.S. Senate has confirmed two USDA appointments amid the government shutdown. Devon Westhill is the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights. Michael Boren is the Under Secretary for […]
Midwest cattle producers remain cautious on herd rebuilding
The outlook on the rebuild of the U.S. cattle herd looks different across the Midwest. Josh Worthington, a cattle producer in Dade County, Missouri says the conversations are happening in […]
Minnesota farmer tightens input costs to boost margins
A west central Minnesota farmer is looking for ways to improve margins for next year. Noah Hultgren grows corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, edible beans, and alfalfa near Raymond in Kandiyohi County. […]
Ethanol output rises as corn harvest advances
U.S. ethanol production surged last week as many operations wrapped up seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.071 million barrels per day, an increase of 76,000 […]
Corn and soybean basis improves across Midwest as harvest progresses
Basis levels for corn and soybeans have improved some across the Midwest. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield “Down at the Gulf of Mexico basis has been firming; […]
AgriGold agronomist urges farmers to watch moisture levels
AgriGold’s agronomy division manager says farmers should keep a close eye on corn moisture and field conditions to protect yields. John Brien says dry conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt […]
Cash CME dairy prices mostly steady Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady except for block cheese and butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.63. No sales were recorded Wednesday, after Tuesday’s […]