Dairy genetic evaluation reset reflects component gains
An economist says dairy cattle genetics have made major strides over the past five years. Corey Geiger with CoBank says since 1965, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding has regularly adjusted genetic base evaluations […]
Some farmland sales eclipsing $20K per acre this spring
A farm real estate specialist says there have been some milestone farmland sales popping up across parts of the Midwest. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says a 160-acre farm in […]
Cash rents could put farmers into the red
An ag economist says farm incomes could be negative for growers who rent a larger portion of their land. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield farmers could lose about […]
Don’t wait until April 15th to make ARC and PLC decisions
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmers shouldn’t wait until the deadline to enroll in risk management programs. Nick Paulson says considering this year’s commodity price expectations […]
Nebraska farmer still faces long road of recovery from 2022 wildfire
A Southwest Nebraska farmer is still recovering from a 2022 wildfire. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield the fire damage is unlike anything he’s ever seen. “That fire burned so hot it […]
Purdue Ag Week is helping local communities fight food insecurity
The Purdue Ag Week Task Force packed a record number of meals during this year’s Hammer Down Hunger event to help fight food insecurity across the state. Marnie Schwartzkopf is the […]
Soybean growers brace for short and long-term trade war impacts
The American Soybean Association is concerned about how trade retaliation will impact farmer viability. Director of Government Affairs Virginia Houston tells Brownfield Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans have increased to about […]
Some farm expansions happening despite down economy
An agricultural banker says some farm operations are borrowing for expansions despite the down farm economy and higher interest rates. Roger Sinkula with Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield much of […]
NCBA optimistic tariffs will help level the playing field for U.S. beef
The head lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic the President’s tariff announcement will level the playing field for U.S. beef on the global market. Ethan Lane […]
Planning for tar spot
An agronomist with AgriGold says many farmers have tar spot on their mind. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says the yield robbing corn disease is at the forefront of […]