Southwest Iowa farmer sees trucking costs rise with diesel prices
Fuel surcharges are helping a southwest Iowa farmer who runs a trucking business. Kelly Garrett grows corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and has a 1,000-head cow/calf herd. “With the trucking contracts […]
Analyst says corn, soybean rally could improve farm margins
A grains and oil seeds analyst says recent strength in corn and soybean futures could give farmers a chance to improve their bottom lines. Bree Baatz with Terrain says […]
U.S. corn quality earns praise from South Korean buyers
A Nebraska farmer says the quality of U.S. corn has helped keep American producers competitive in global markets. Matt Sullivan recently hosted a team of 20 South Korean buyers, end […]
A mild to warm pattern to continue for many; a drier pattern ahead for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall […]
Temps vary in a wide-range across the Heartland; a wet pattern underway across parts of the Plains & Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, active weather has shifted northward, as widespread showers are affecting the upper Midwest. Rain across the northwestern Corn Belt is helping to replenish soil moisture but […]
Delayed ARC/PLC signup gives farmers more time to make 2026 decisions
USDA has opened enrollment for Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2026 crop year. The signup period runs through December 11, much later than usual. Bart […]
Cattle futures lower ahead USDA’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching direct business develop, ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle closed $2.80 […]
USDA encourages farmers to enroll in crop safety net programs, access new base acres
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says more than 30 million new base acres have been added to this year’s crop safety net programs. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “It’s […]
Latest Fed rate hike could increase borrowing costs for farmers ahead of harvest
An ag economist says the latest increase in interest rates could put added financial pressure on farmers ahead of harvest. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says many producers are […]
Iowa Cattlemen release ‘Building Iowa’s Cattle Future’ plan
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has set its state policy priorities for 2027. CEO Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield the association’s policy package focuses on strengthening the state’s cattle industry by creating […]