ADM Producer Direct connects farmers with local markets
ADM is helping farmers connect with local grain markets through its Producer Direct program. ADM’s Brooke Achenbach tells Brownfield the goal is to make grain delivery as convenient and efficient […]
Missouri rice farmer holds off on sales as basis remains wide
A rice farmer in the Missouri Bootheel is wrapping up harvest and says he doesn’t have much of his crop marketed. Rance Daniels, who farms in Dunklin County, says while […]
Pork facility expansion supports South Dakota agriculture
A ribbon cutting happened this week for the $1.8 million newly expanded Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. “We’re able to build two new wean-to-finish nutrition […]
Harvest optimism despite summer weather challenges
A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about the upcoming fall harvest. Grant Kimberley is a sixth-generation farmer from Maxwell. “Overall, I’d say things are looking pretty good. Now, […]
Naig touts Iowa’s cover crop adoption
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the state’s farmers are adopting cover crops at a record pace. “We have now for the first time enrolled 1 million acres in our […]
Corn grinds lower under early harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Traders continue to watch weather and get ready for the USDA’s supply, demand, and production numbers out Friday. Beans are also […]
Cattle futures mixed ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.17 lower at $215.85 and December live cattle […]
Farm groups support Trump order to return wolf management to states
Some farm groups say President Trump’s Executive Order supporting American ranchers is a positive step forward for gray wolf management. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells Brownfield the past four […]
Indiana farmland values hold steady as buyer demand remains strong
An Indiana-based ag realtor says strong demand for farm land has helped stabilize values across the state. Johnny Klemme is the co-owner of Geswein Farm and Land. “In your more […]
September WASDE frequently accompanied by market moves
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the USDA’s September supply and demand report is typically volatile for commodity markets. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “Over the last 10 years or […]