Ag law expert: smart tax planning can reduce risk
A tax policy specialist says tax planning should be part of any farmer’s risk management strategy. Roger McEowen is an ag law professor at the Washburn University School of Law […]
Analyst watches China soybean buying pace as deadline extension looms
A market analyst says he’s closely monitoring Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans on the daily wire. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says China has a tight window to fulfill its commitment […]
Farmer’s Union calls for better policy, stronger antitrust enforcement
A National Farmers Union leader says the twelve-billion dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will help, but it’s not the solution to the real problem. Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz […]
Some advice for beginning farmers
Beginning farmers and young men and women that grew up on the farm but are venturing out on their own have challenges to overcome, from finding a farm to buy […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher Monday
Soybeans were higher on technical buying Monday with January contracts up 4 cents at $10.52 and ¼. The USDA announced private exporters reported a sale of 12.1 million bushels of […]
China demand offers optimism as Iowa farmer maintains crop rotation
A north Iowa farmer does not anticipate major changes to his crop rotation in 2026. Brent Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme. “I don’t know that (the current economics) […]
Fertilizer industry concerned about rail merger
The President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute has concerns about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield they are studying the proposal and hoping that […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 22, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47, up 3 and 1/2 centJan. soybeans $10.53 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.60, up $1.00Jan soybean oil 48.55, down 65 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.15 and […]
Bipartisan bill would expand Farm Credit home loans to more rural communities
The Farm Credit system would be able to lend to more rural communities if new bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House is passed. Head of Public Affairs Joe Dagher with […]
Dry summers more common now
Wisconsin’s state climatologist says climate change is not new, with measurable differences every year. Steve Vavrus tells Brownfield the state has been a little warmer and wetter almost every year […]