Land access a challenge for next generation of cattle producers
Creating opportunities for the next generation of cattle producers “If we’re going to increase our cow herds, we need to figure out a way to move properties from one generation […]
Looking beyond N, P &K
Many farmers are putting together crop nutrition programs for 2026. Andrew Tucker with Loveland Products says macronutrients will be an important part of fall and spring applications. “Looking at phosphorous, […]
Live cattle, hog futures finish the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mixed waiting on direct business ahead of the long holiday weekend. October live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $212.95 […]
Cultivating Your Farm’s Future series provides regular planning for multiple generations
A farm succession specialist says setting aside regular time for transfer planning can make decisions about an operation’s future more manageable. Joy Kirkpatrick is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division […]
Loveland Products sales manager encourages broader 2026 fertilizer approach
Many farmers are putting together crop nutrition programs for 2026. Andrew Tucker with Loveland Products says macronutrients will be an important part of fall and spring applications. “Looking at phosphorous, […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat take profits ahead of Labor Day
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There was no change in weather, with parts of the region expected to stay hot and dry into the coming week. […]
Trump moves to expand beef processing options, competition
President Trump has signed a pair of executive orders that address market access and competition for America’s farmers and ranchers. During a signing ceremony on Friday, the President said […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 4, 2026
Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 4 centsNov. soybeans $13.09 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $348.20, down 40 centsOct. soybean oil 68.89, down 74 pointsDec. Chicago […]
John Deere See & Spray Gen 2
John Deere See & Spray product marketing manager Zach Becker says See & Spray Gen 2 has been released for model year 2027 machines and features a new hardware set […]
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs pressure 2026 farm income
An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA’s September Farm Income Report reflect how much net farm income is eroding. Faith Parum tells Brownfield, “We […]