Cash rents unlikely to drop despite profit squeeze
Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of […]
Missouri farmer optimistic, heading into August with strong crop conditions
The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. […]
Southern rust creeps north into Iowa, fungicide decisions loom
Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 […]
Economic aid “unsettled” as Congress considers distribution of potential $12 billion package
The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress heads into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still […]
Live cattle higher on oversold signals
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade. August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live […]
Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports approach
The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border […]
Cherry growers worry about future demand following major crop losses
A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California
Members of the Minnesota Pork Activate leadership development program recently traveled to California to experience agriculture from a broader perspective. The post The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California […]
Soybeans, corn buy back part of Monday’s losses
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very […]
Grace in the midst of grief
I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had […]