South Dakota farmer sells old crop corn ahead of summer glut
A South Dakota farmer says he’s been taking advantage of recent rain delays to get some work done around the farm, including selling old crop corn. Chet Edinger tells Brownfield […]
Cash dairy higher except cheese Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.7075. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6525. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6150. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075 at $1.6950. Ten sales were recorded, ranging […]
Spring storms bring crusting concerns
A central Illinois farmer says spring rains are not always a good thing. Ken Franklin, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Christian County, says some of his freshly planted […]
NCBA urges New World screwworm preparedness
New World screwworm preparedness is being discussed in the nation’s capital. “The screwworm keeps advancing north,” said Sigrid Johannes, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. […]
Continued negative returns leading to increase in farm closures, AFBF says
An ag economist says losses in the farm economy are adding up. “We’ve seen continued pressure against farmers and ranchers, said Faith Parum with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Faith […]
Farm bill debate highlights Washington Watch Issues Forum
The U.S. House is debating the farm bill this week, and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tells Brownfield the legislation needs to meet the moment. “We’re still dealing with […]
Minnesota farmer: crop rotation changes could come if costs stay high
A farmer in west-central Minnesota suggests the implications of rising fertilizer prices won’t be apparent this spring. Noah Hultgren grows corn, sugarbeets, soybeans, kidney beans, and alfalfa in Kandiyohi County […]
Moving The Pile
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff funding to partner with organizations to increase trade and build global corn demand. In this Managing for Profit, Matt Raben, a southern […]
Still no signs of growth in the cattle herd
An ag economist says the cattle cycle is stuck in neutral. Josh Maples with the Mississippi State University Extension says, “We’re still looking for glimpses of heading towards expansion.” He […]
Chuck Grassley: fate of E15 rests with House Speaker
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the fate of nationwide year-round E15 is in the hands of the Speaker of the House. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield Speaker Mike Johnson made […]