Farmer says timely rains hit or miss for wheat crop
A western Kansas farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his winter wheat corp. Clay Schemm says recent moisture could get most of the crop across the finish line. “If […]
Staying the course
A sales agronomist for AgriGold Hybrids says most of his farmers are sticking to their original acreage intentions despite battling spring planting delays. Scott Bugg says some Ohio growers are running […]
Ag lending up in early 2025
New data confirms more farmers are seeking financial help in the down agriculture economy. Rose Oswald Poels is President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. She says a recent […]
April USDA price indices mixed
The USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in […]
Seesaw of tariff rulings fuel more trade uncertainty
An ag policy specialist says on-going legal battles over the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have long term impacts on commodity markets. Brad Lubben is with the University of […]
Farmers need crop protection tools
A western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois […]
It’s not too early to scout for soybean aphids
A agronomist says it’s not too early to start scouting for soybean aphids. Nick Roysdon with BASF works with farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield controlling aphids early […]
Beef, soybean product sales up on week
It was a mixed week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says old crop sorghum, rice, soybean products, and beef during the week ending May 22nd all showed week-to-week improvements, […]
Missouri farmer looks forward to sunshine
Planting is wrapped up for north-central Missouri farmer Cody Brock. He tells Brownfield there have only been small setbacks. “We just kind of keep getting this little 10th or 2/10ths […]
An increased risk for soybean seedling disease
An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says there is an increased risk for soybean seedling disease development across the Midwest this year. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says there are three contributing factors. “You […]