The USDA Farm Service Agency is accepting more than two million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program this year. Under Secretary Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield demand continues to exceed available acres that can be approved. “It’s based on a point system and the biggest benefit to the land, to the soil, to the landscape, they’re […]
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Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather
A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often
A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says
An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Sep. corn $4.43 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal
A farm financial advisor says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement
The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many agricultural producers are utilizing USDA programs to recover from a year
Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could be the key to eradicating the pest. Stephanie Gamez, the research and development
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.00025 at $0.6725. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0625 to $1.51. Eleven sales were ranging from $1.46
