Weather and ratings hammering markets
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says favorable Corn Belt weather continues to weigh on commodity prices. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “It has been a weather market and we’re looking […]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports up on week
U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on […]
Lack of farmer surveys could impact forecasts from USDA reports
An economist says the lack of farmer participation in USDA surveys may have unintended consequences for the ag industry. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the decline […]
Nitrogen study looks at variability and availability
Researchers continue to study factors that impact the variability and availability of nitrogen throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota nutrient and water management specialist Dr. Lindsay Pease says she’s […]
Grain gading systems need to evolve
The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas […]
U.S. grain gading systems need to evolve
The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas […]
U.S. grain grading systems need to evolve
The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas […]
Senate Ag Committee conducts USDA reorganization plan hearing
Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden fielded questions about USDA’s reorganization plans from Senate Ag Committee leaders this Wednesday morning. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar said the proposal has injected more uncertainty at […]
Tassel wrap on many farmers’ minds
A Bayer agronomist says many farmers across the Midwest are dealing with corn that is facing pollination issues due to tassel wrap. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says […]
Heat, humidity winding-down across the Heartland; heavy storms center on the Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, a cold front continues to spark widespread showers and locally severe thunderstorms. The front also delineates a sharp temperature gradient, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected to […]