Crop decisions linger as planting begins in southern Illinois
A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, “We were able to get into the field […]
Looking Back on Twenty Years of Service
Minnesota farmer Bill Zurn has served on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for more than 20 years, and as he prepares to step down this summer, he says […]
Ag banker’s advice for farmers during down economy
The economy is hitting rural America hard, and some sectors, like crop farmers, are struggling more than others. Ag Banker Chris Schneider says producers need to continue to fine-tune their […]
Lender: Keep fine-tuning finances
An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges, but it’s more difficult for some. Chris Schneider from Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield the effect on operating […]
Fordyce: farmer bridge sign-up strong as farmers use aid for inputs
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program sign-up is going well, with more than half a million farmers expected to […]
Crop protection tools under scrutiny
The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says crop protection tools are coming under increasing fire in state legislatures across the country. Chuck Spencer says the agricultural cooperative supports the […]
Corn down, with soybeans and wheat mixed ahead of Tuesday’s USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower. Contracts were up early as crush demand continues to be strong, soybean oil demand for biodiesel use looks bullish, and crude oil was higher […]
Michigan Corn says new RVOs could lift state efforts to expand biofuel markets
The head of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says Friday’s renewable fuel announcement brings market expansions that farmers desperately needed. Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “The National Corn Grower Association estimated last year […]
Experts warn that declining U.S. ag research investments could threaten global food security by 2050
A pair of ag economists say declining investment in U.S. ag research and development could have an impact on global food security in the future. Vincent Smith with the American […]
H-2A program helps farms survive labor shortages, says third-generation grower
A third-generation blueberry grower says he transitioned to the H-2A guest worker visa program because his harvest crew requested it. Southwest Michigan’s Lance Fritz tells Brownfield, “Our crews that we […]