Willingness to pay for local depends on distance, price, and season, NCSU research finds
Research at North Carolina State University is studying what locally grown really means to consumers and what kind of premium they’re willing to pay. Behavioral economist Melinda Knuth tells Brownfield […]
SPEED Act could benefit fertilizer industry & farmers
Legislation that would shorten the permitting process for major infrastructure projects could also increase domestic fertilizer production. Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany says the SPEED Act, or Standardizing Permitting and Expediting […]
Michigan Soybean Committee planning for leaner research budget
The Michigan Soybean Committee says low commodity prices will impact project funding in the year ahead. Reacher Director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield contracted research with Michigan State University will be […]
Crop rotation with sorghum helps improve soil structure and yield
An eastern Nebraska farmer says adding sorghum to his crop rotation has improved soil health on his operation. Stuart Hoff says it’s helped increased organic matter. “It gives a bit […]
Ag economist urges “out-of-the-ox” approaches to farm machinery
An ag economist says the industry may need to think outside the box to help make farm machinery more affordable. Greg Ibendahl tells Brownfield that tight margins and limited […]
Ag economist urges “out-of-the-box” approaches to farm machinery
An ag economist says the industry may need to think outside the box to help make farm machinery more affordable. Greg Ibendahl tells Brownfield that tight margins and limited […]
National Ethanol Conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the National Ethanol Conference. The post National Ethanol Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
FCC drone restrictions spark worry among U.S. soybean farmers
The American Soybean Association is weighing in as the federal government announces sweeping restrictions on certain drones used by farmers in the U.S. The Federal Communications Commission has banned all […]
Higher estate tax exemptions bring peace of mind to Iowa farm families
An Iowa farmer is looking forward to the positive impact of certain policies included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Cordt Holub, who grows corn and soybeans in the […]
Cash dairy prices higher except cheese Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7150. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.3325. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were down $0.02 at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0150 at $1.40. Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging […]