The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield an online portal is being developed so farmers can confidentially report challenges with agricultural input suppliers. “We want as many on-the-ground stories as possible of what American farmers are experiencing, and not just with […]
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A central Illinois farmer says adopting the practice of “planting green” is reducing his expenditures on inputs. Derek Martin, who grows
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s On Feed
A southwest Minnesota beef producer says direct-to-consumer sales are becoming more challenging. Mark Enninga raises a cow/calf herd and operates a
A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm. John Richer
An ag meteorologist says recent moisture is welcome after a dry winter across much of the Midwest. Don Keeney is with
The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times.
Soybeans were mixed, with spread adjustments pulling nearby contracts lower. Export sales were a marketing year low, but domestic crush demand
May corn $4.48 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal
A graduate research assistant at Purdue University says strong demand is creating more basis opportunities for some corn and soybean farmers. Josh
