Post-patent crop inputs give farmers more options to manage costs
Crop input costs will be a major factor in farmer profitability next year. Daniel Faidley with Atticus says the company is a post-patent manufacturer of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. “Our […]
Ag credit conditions expected to continue to decline in 2027
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ty Kreitman with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says many crop producers are still facing economic headwinds. The post Ag credit conditions […]
Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows
An ag economist says the latest escalation between the U.S. and Canada could permanently alter the trade relationship between the two countries. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “I think this […]
Wet fall forecast raises concerns about harvest timing
A north central Ohio farmer says recent weather over the past month has led to uneven crop development across the state. Patty Mann says both corn and soybeans are all […]
Expanding drought creates mounting challenges for Missouri cattle producers
Expanding drought conditions are creating additional challenges for cattle producers in parts of the country. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says, “In Southern Missouri, things are getting pretty […]
Wheat gains on slow Black Sea exports, weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching late development weather ahead of the USDA’s supply, demand, and production update out Friday. Early expectations are for […]
Michigan soybeans might get a yield bump following recent weather
Late August rains could have provided a boost for Michigan soybeans. Crop advisor Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture tells Brownfield, “The moisture is helping finish the bean crop off for sure, as long […]
Cattle, hog futures higher to start the trading week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed […]
USDA: Minnesota Corn 24% Mature as Crop Progress Accelerates
Minnesota crops continued to progress as warm conditions and rainfall benefited much of the state. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Minnesota corn is 98 percent […]
Harvest well underway in southeastern Illinois
A southeastern Illinois farmer says corn and soybean harvest is moving at a brisk pace in his area. Jeff Scates, who farms in Gallatin and White Counties, says he’s harvested […]