Pictured: Creighton University economist Ernie Goss The latest Rural Mainstreet Index showed continued uncertainty in the ag economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield the index fell below growth neutral for the 17th time in the past 18 months. “With a new president coming in that’s always a little uncertain, but President Trump has […]
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An agronomist says farmers have been assessing their fertilizer budgets. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says, “We’re dealing with a questionable marketplace
Michigan Farm Bureau’s Ag Educator of the Year winner says agricultural education needs the support of a community. Katie Courtade is
The vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says several issues are impacting producer profitability. Mark Mueller tells Brownfield decreases
A new report from Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is highlighting the role risk management plays in strengthening
A technology developer says the capabilities of farm machinery are growing beyond the tools many farmers are already using. Ryan Milligan
Many rural bankers in the Midwest are expecting a decline in net farm income this year. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeders were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. April
May corn closed at $4.64 and 1/2, up 1/4 centMay soybeans closed at $10.07 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMay
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, along with the higher trade in the dollar during the session. Beans
