Minnesota farmer preps as planting season inches closer
A farmer in central Minnesota is gearing up to begin spring fieldwork. Nick Peterson grows corn and soybeans near Clear Lake and says most of his equipment is ready. “We’re […]
Farmers rewarding corn rally
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says many farmers are taking advantage of the recent rally in the corn market. “Some opportunities to price not only some of your cash but sell […]
Showers develop in parts of the Corn Belt; Summer-like air on the parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, warm weather is replacing previously cool conditions. Later Wednesday, high temperatures will range from 80 to 90°F in much of Missouri, Nebraska, and western Iowa. Any […]
Increasing diesel prices are driving up livestock transportation costs
An ag economist says the continued rise in fuel prices will impact profitability in the livestock sector. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says trucking costs are starting to […]
What are farm show attendees looking at?
Producers attending Wisconsin’s biggest farm show have different reasons for going. Brownfield asked a few attendees at the 64th WPS Farm Show what caught their attention and what impressed them […]
Ag groups urge U.S. to drop phosphate fertilizer tariffs on Morocco, Russia imports
More than 60 ag groups are asking the U.S. Department of Commerce to revoke countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia. The groups, including USA […]
Missouri farmers urged to watch for Red Crown Rot
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should be closely watching for soilborne fungal diseases in their soybeans. Mandy Bish says red crown rot affects yields. “The […]
Purdue study highlights increased grain handling risk as fatalities rise
A recent nationwide study from Purdue University is highlighting the need for enhanced safety mechanisms around grain handling facilities. Kingsly Ambrose says grain bin dust explosions caused ten injuries and […]
Corn, wheat post modest gains as soybeans see profit taking
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Traders are monitoring harvest in Brazil and development conditions in Argentina. There is a lot of uncertainty about when face-to-face, high-level […]
Growing exports boost Minnesota’s cheese industry
Minnesota is making strides as a leading producer of cheese. State Senator Rob Kupec says U.S. export potential bodes well for the nation’s sixth-largest cheese producer. “Cheese is becoming a […]