Wisconsin Corn Foundation creates Oleson scholarship
The Wisconsin Corn Foundation has created a new scholarship to honor a past executive director. The scholarship is named for Bob Oleson, who served as executive director of the Wisconsin […]
Lender says farm finances about the same as ‘24
An agricultural lender says the financial picture for most farms is a lot like last year. Roger Sinkula with Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield they had about the same number […]
Farmers uncertain about tariff impacts
Some farmers say the newly announced tariffs from the Trump administration add more uncertainty to the ag economy. Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield he’s concerned that the new […]
Soggy early season brings crop claim reminders
The crop claims manager with Country Financial says torrential rains and severe storms have some farmers concerned about replanting. Jessica Carter says crops planted after initial federal insurance plant dates, […]
Input costs top-of-mind as farmers kick off growing season
Input costs are top-of-mind as crop farmers begin the 2025 growing season. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says most fertilizer decisions were locked in months ago. “But I […]
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Tariffs and Planting Prospectives
Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute for clear, practical insights on the ag economy and the economic forces shaping your farm’s future. Inflation and interest rates are shifting rapidly, and Compeer […]
Soybean, corn export inspections above a week ago
The USDA says that as of the week ending April 3rd, corn export inspections remain ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 […]
Carstens steps down as Landus CEO
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced Matt Carstens has left his position as president and CEO. In a press release, the company said Landus Board Chairman Matt Chambers took on […]
NCGA: The US risks losing market share if tariff talks continue
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says he wants to see the Trump administration to quickly resolve trade disruptions. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. says drawn-out negotiations could […]
A Competitive Edge
This episode of Spotlight on Soybeans highlights The Yield Partnership, supported by commodity checkoff investments, which aims to attract manufacturing enterprises to Missouri. The focus is on food and beverage […]