Minnesota farmer dials in crop fertility plan
A southeast Minnesota farmer is dialing in his crop fertility plan. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says nitrogen continues to provide a good return on investment. “Where we’re putting a little […]
A good, early spring in South Dakota
South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs says the early spring is a win for area farmers. “It was almost too good to be true,” he says. “The forecast didn’t look bad, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 2, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.69, down 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.558, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.90, up $2.60Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
Ag Retailers Association offers H-2A resources to members
Labor shortages are pressing agricultural retailers to depend more on H-2A seasonal guest workers. Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association tells Brownfield their organization has created LaborLink to help […]
Wheat sees support from oversold signals, lower dollar
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, but still posting a week-to-week decline. Contracts extended their bounce from Thursday with help from a lower move in the dollar. There’s […]
Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the week’s stronger cash business. June live cattle closed $1.45 higher at $211.10 and August live cattle closed […]
Research shows biologicial crop inputs improve nutrient efficiency
A research agronomist says biological products are helping increase yields by increasing the crop’s ability to use fertilizer. Kip Jacobs from Mosaic Biosciences tells Brownfield so far, most of the […]
Corn leafhopper detected in Texas, Corn Belt on alert
Experts say corn stunt disease carrying corn leafhoppers have already been found in Texas this year. Ivair Valmorbida, extension entomologist at the University of Missouri, says there appears to be […]
Ag researcher raises concern about USDA funding
A university researcher says the impact of losing USDA agricultural research would be enormous for U.S. farmers and global food production. Dave Douches has been a plant breeder for nearly […]
The impact on the ag economy until new trade agreements are enacted
As the Trump administration continues to negotiate trade deals, it could be several months or years before they are completed. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says that creates uncertainty […]