Yields pull U.S. hay production lower
Lower yields had an impact on hay production in 2026, reflecting weather issues in parts of the U.S. The USDA says alfalfa and mixtures production was down 5% on the […]
Illinois Governor weighs in on data centers
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the impact of large data centers is among the organization’s top concerns. Phillip Nelson says the facilities threaten the state’s natural resources […]
Usset: corn prices unlikely to fall below $4 this fall
An extension grain market economist is confident a floor has been set under corn prices. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says new crop contracts are moving toward $5 […]
China makes up most of week’s soybean export sales
China continues to show up big for U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China bought more than 80% of the new crop U.S. soybean export sales total during the week ending […]
Armyworms, webworms threaten Kansas soybean yield
A crop health expert says he’s closely watching how an increase in insect pressure could impact soybean production this year. Jarrod Nicholson with Mid Kansas Cooperative says he’s seen damage […]
Summer heat gives cheese markets a short-term boost as milk supplies tighten
A dairy market analyst says there are a couple of factors impacting short-term cheese prices. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat has tightened milk production while protein demand […]
Bayer advances hybrid wheat plans with RAGT licensing agreement
Bayer Crop Science has signed a new licensing agreement with RAGT to commercialize hybrid wheat in the U.S. Dr. Francis Beecher says the partnership will help the company strengthen its […]
CONAB raises Brazil corn outlook, cuts soybeans slightly
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made modest month-to-month changes to its corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn production for Brazil at 142.995 million tons, 0.9% above […]
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction celebrates champions, raises $405,036 for Wisconsin youth
The president of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says this year’s auction was a resounding success. Jenny Gehl tells Brownfield the event generated […]
Managing risk in volatile markets
Profit margins have been tight over the last few years, and producers are trying to do everything they can to maximize their return on investments. On this episode of Managing […]