MU Report: Sharp soybean yield decline possible in Missouri
A new report from the University of Missouri Extension predicts a drastic shift in the state’s soybean yields. MU Extension soybean agronomy specialist Andre Reis tells Brownfield the university’s latest […]
Corn rootworm concerns
The agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says some areas of the Corn Belt continue to battle corn rootworm pressure. Ryan Gentle tells Brownfield, “You know, the same hot spots are […]
Indiana Department of Ag expanding soil conservation efforts
The Indiana State Department of is ephasizing the importance of soil testing. Director Don Lamb says it’s critical to nutrient management. “It’s a cost saving measure,” he says. “It can […]
Ethanol production up, demand signals mixed
U.S. ethanol production rose to a three-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, the highest since early June, an increase […]
Cash dairy markets lower except for blocks Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.59. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 […]
Farmers sound the alarm on cash flows
Some farmers say worsening economic conditions continue to tighten cash flows heading into 2026. During a farmer roundtable on Wednesday, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue said input costs will […]
Lindsay celebrates 70 years of service at Husker Harvest Days
Lindsay Corporation is celebrating 70 years of service to customers in the irrigation industry. Learn more: Jason Parker: Reece Andrews: The post Lindsay celebrates 70 years of service at Husker […]
Lower corn yields to start harvest
Corn harvest is underway for central Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland. “Yields are slightly below APH on what we’ve harvested so far,” he says. “I would like to see better, but […]
Brock grain drying sensor system first of its kind
Doug Moore, district manager for Brock Grain Storage Systems says the company’s True Grain equipment is a patent pending grain drying equalizer. It attaches to every dryer and revolutionizes moisture […]
50 percent of farms expected to grow over the next five years
A recent survey from Purdue University shows nearly fifty percent of farmers in the Midwest expect their operation to grow over the next five years. Ag economist Michael Langemeier says […]