Planting about finished for SE Wisconsin dairyman
A Wisconsin dairy farmer can see the finish line for the 2025 planting season. Evan Schrauth grows corn and soybeans in Fond du lac County, much of it to feed […]
NCGA president says UK trade deal a good sign
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says Thursday’s announcement of a new U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom is a good sign. “Don’t know a lot […]
Irrigation has already started in Nebraska due to dry conditions
A field agronomist says dry conditions across parts of Nebraska are creating uneven emergence for corn and soybeans. Mark Morten with Beck’s Hybrids covers the central and eastern area […]
Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR
The Mizzou College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)Alumni Board recently announced the 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients. Anita Vanderwert was among five distinguished grads who received the Dana Brown […]
Iowa farmer controlling weeds in conventional and organic systems
A north Iowa farmer who grows conventional and organic crops is splitting time between planting and controlling weeds. Rusty Olson of Garner says management differs a lot between the two […]
Patience needed with corn market
A commodities broker encourages farmers to be patient with the corn market. Shane Holtorf with Logic Ag Marketing says prices are suffering from significant planting progress in the U.S. and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.47 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.70, down 30 centsJul. soybean […]
Opportunities to advance biofuels production in Indiana
The director of state governmental affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America says there is opportunity to grow Indiana’s biofuels industry. Jeff Earl says existing infrastructure and rising demand puts the […]
RFA says UK trade agreement expands market access
The Renewable Fuels Association says a trade agreement in principle with the UK could provide a major boost to the industry. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield specific details haven’t been […]
Illinois grain storage levels elevated
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says there’s more grain in storage in the state than usual. Jerry Costello tells Brownfield, “We’re exceedingly high compared to what our […]