Corn market supported by Mexican demand, variable U.S. harvest results
A commodities consultant says he’s optimistic about the corn market. Karl Setzer, a partner with Conus Ag Consulting, says export demand remains high with the closure of the U.S. border […]
Seed selection a key piece to managing soybean cyst nematode
A soybean cyst nematode specialist says selecting the right seed varieties is crucial when it comes to managing the pest. Jeremiah Mullock with BASF tells Brownfield the two most common […]
China trade buzz boosts soybean prices to start the week
Soybean prices began the week higher on prospects of U.S. and China trade negotiations progressing. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says President Trump’s optimistic tone about a potential […]
Tap into carbon markets with feed additives
One of the most challenging new opportunities in agriculture is how to tap into new revenue using carbon markets. Farmers are looking for ways to not only reduce their carbon […]
October RMI: Rural economy falls to five-year low
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the ag economy has slumped to a five-year low. Ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weak agriculture commodity prices continue to dampen […]
Minnesota farmer: “We put grain in every little nook and cranny” amid price pressures
Many farmers are maximizing grain storage because of low harvest prices. Wanda Patsche grows corn and soybeans near Welcome in south-central Minnesota. “We put grain in every little nook and […]
High butterfat production has good news & bad news
A dairy economist says the recent trend towards high butterfat components in milk has both good news and bad news. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield U.S. dairy farmers are […]
Existing ag-tech could help mitigate screwworm risks for the U.S. beef industry
An ag innovator says existing ag-tech infrastructure could be useful if New World screwworm were to re-enter the United States. Andrew Coppin, CEO of RanchBot, a real-time monitoring platform, says […]
Live cattle futures rebound to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up on an oversold bounce, feeders were mostly lower as the market awaits additional details on the government’s intervention in retail beef […]
Corn yields down, moisture levels up after challenging growing season
A central Indiana farmer says his corn crop is variable and yields are below expectations. Chris Cherry says inconsistent weather throughout the growing season impacted this year’s crop. “We’re seeing […]