Managing fall fertilizer investments
A regional agronomist with AgroLiquid says many growers are having conservations about fall fertilizer purchases. Ryan Harbison tells Brownfield farmers have been adjusting to a weakening farm economy. “There’s a […]
Indiana farmer concerned about high input costs and low commodity prices
A west central Indiana farmer says instability in the ag economy could impact his bottom line this fall. Kevin Cox says farmers continue to face low commodity prices and high input costs, […]
Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act reintroduced in Congress
An ag group says the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, recently reintroduced in Congress, would help accelerate the adoption of biobased products. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products […]
Cool conditions to continue through next week
A climatologist says cooler conditions are expected to continue in the short-term. Lindsay Johnson with the National Drought Mitigation Center the weather pattern will be favorable for crop development. “This […]
August RMI: Rural economy continues to weaken
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index says the ag economy weakened during August. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says many farmers are having a difficult time managing high input costs. “Agriculture […]
Walz concerned about ag economy
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned about the state of the farm economy. “It’s always the uncertainty, commodity prices are not great where they need to be. And I think […]
Grassley sees year-end spending package as most likely nationwide E15 vehicle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the best chance for passing nationwide year-round E15 legislation is in a year-end spending package. “We’re hearing rumors the petroleum industry would appreciate, like […]
August cool down good for soybeans, rain needed
A soybean specialist at the University of Missouri says an end of August cool down is good for the soybeans. Andre Reis says cool temps help keep whatever water is […]
Risk management critical for farmers especially at current prices
An ag economist says current price levels are creating tight margins for producers. “It’s an inhibitor to buy farm machinery. It’s probably an inhibitor in the land market and to […]
Honing in Biologicals Research
Several years of on-farm research with Michigan State University have shown that biologicals have little impact on yields, but researchers are beginning to observe long-term changes in soil biology. In […]