What’s pushing coffee prices higher?
Coffee is a staple in many households. But, like other foods, its cost has gone up exponentially. While there have been climate disruptions and inventory shortages, geopolitical issues, like trade […]
New Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chair focused on boosting farmer profitability
The newly elected chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says improving farmer profitability is a top priority. “The overall goal is to grind more corn.” Tim Thompson, who grows […]
Beneficial rains wind-down across the eastern, southern Codn Belt; seasonal temps for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers across the lower Midwest are improving topsoil moisture, following a late-summer drought. The Midwestern rain is too late for summer crops but should benefit pastures […]
Texas state vet ‘not in panic mode’ after latest NWS case
The Texas state veterinarian says he’s not in panic mode after the latest detection of New World screwworm in Mexico earlier this week. “But, we’re in preparation and awareness mode […]
The importance of harvest timing this fall
Some agronomy experts are concerned about the importance of harvest timing this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, two Ohio-based agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids explain how drought conditions […]
A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; drier weather across the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal […]
American Society of Agricultural Consultants Annual Conference
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the American Society of Agricultural Consultants Annual Conference The post American Society of Agricultural Consultants Annual Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
National FFA Convention and Expo
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the National FFA Convention and Expo. The post National FFA Convention and Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening The post Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View […]
Feeder cattle higher as tighter supplies are expected
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, and feeder cattle were up on concerns about short supplies. October live cattle closed $1.55 […]