GROWMARK plans new biological crop input facility to meet rising demand in agriculture
The senior vice president of strategy and logistics with GROWMARK says the cooperative’s planned state-of-the-art biological crop input manufacturing facility is aimed at meeting the demands of one of the fastest-growing […]
Renewable power helping farms and rural communities, Gaesser says
A leader with Solutions from the Land says there’s been a push for more renewable energy sources on farms. Ray Gaesser, who farms in the southwest corner of Iowa, says […]
Farmers weigh crop options for 2026
Farmers are evaluating their crop options ahead of the next growing season. Brent Gatton from western Kentucky says his farm will stick to its normal corn-soybean rotation next year, but […]
RMI survey: Farmland prices highest in 20 months
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index says farm and ranchland prices have reached their highest level since April 2024. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says, “Our farmland price index moved above […]
Beck’s research shows yield advantage with planting early in corn and soybeans
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says longstanding research data shows that planting date has an impact on yield. Steve Gauck tells Brownfield, “PFR data for 25 years on […]
Why Affordable Holiday Meals Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Farming and Sustainability
Commentary. Every holiday season we tell consumers they should be thankful for an abundant and affordable food supply. It has almost become a seasonal slogan; a gentle reminder that in […]
Wisconsin farmer: profitability hinges on input costs
Heading into the New Year, a west-central Wisconsin farmer has one question on his mind. “How do we remain profitable?” Tony Mellenthin says it’s a tough thing to do in […]
Analyst: modest tweaks expected in USDA’s next supply/demand report
A market analyst says she’s expecting the USDA to make little tweaks to the U.S. supply and demand picture in the January report. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says […]
Cash dairy prices mostly up Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at 0.73. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up 0.400 at 1.3850. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from 1.3450 to 1.3800. […]
Illinois researchers investigate first Group 15 herbicide resistance in giant foxtail
A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says researchers believe they have found new herbicide resistance in giant foxtail. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “We are in the […]