Nebraska farmer says drought is damanging planting equipment
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says the on-going drought has dramatically slowed this year’s planting pace. “As far as corn planting is going, the ground was terribly hard to start. […]
Kansas farmer describes dire growing conditions
A central Kansas farmer says optimism is fading fast for this year’s growing season. Adam Baldwin says he hasn’t received any moisture since mid-February. “We’re so dry. Guys can’t plant […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 11, 2026
Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, up 4 centsJul. soybeans $12.13, up 5 centsJul. soybean meal $324.80, up $5.10Jul. soybean oil 73.74, down 58 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.34, up 15 centsJun. […]
Crop pests are getting an early start
An entomologist says some crop-damaging insects are getting an early start. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, along with alfalfa weevils and a large number of armyworm […]
Wisconsin group identifies rural bridge problems
The Wisconsin Transportation Development Association has identified rural bridges that need repair or replacement. Executive Director Debby Jackson tells Brownfield Wisconsin has seventeen thousand culverts or bridges shorter than twenty […]
Illinois food system receives funding boost
The bureau chief of marketing, promotion, and grants with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the state’s specialty crop industry is receiving a boost. Jackie Sambursky says more than […]
USDA chief economist: Long-term strategy can strengthen farm economy
The USDA’s chief economist says farmers and ranchers need greater certainty to keep their operations sustainable. Justin Benavidez says producers have dealt with numerous economic challenges over the past 15 […]
First 5 years of MISTRIPS show benefits for corn and soybean farmers
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says the first five years of prairie strip research is finding benefits for farm profitability and management. Research director Phil Robertson tells Brownfield […]
Trump, Xi Jinping to meet Thursday in Beijing
An extension ag economist says this week’s meeting between President Trump and China’s president could significantly impact U.S. agriculture. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University and says, “When it […]
Congress nears key vote on permanent year-round E15 access
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on nationwide year-round E15 legislation Wednesday. House Agriculture Committee member Brad Finstad tells Brownfield for the first time there’s a clear path for […]