Iowa farmer reports strong crop year despite disease pressure
A northwest Iowa farmer says he had a favorable 2025 crop year despite the presence of southern rust and tar spot in his area. Nathan Anderson tells Brownfield, “Scouting corn […]
New World screwworm detections rise in Mexico, raising fresh concerns for the U.S. cattle industry
Mexico has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension, says continued detections create additional […]
Latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect land values to decrease over the next five years
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers are becoming more optimistic farmland values will moderate over the next five years. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says the long-term […]
Keeping accurate farm financials could help producers mitigate risk in 2026
A pair of farm business analysts say keeping accurate farm financials can help producers mitigate risk ahead of the 2026 crop year. Clint Schroeder is with Ohio State University Extension. […]
Soybean growers urged to focus on fundamentals as margins tighten
An extension soybean specialist with Purdue University says the ag economy is leading many farmers back to the basics. Shaun Casteel says low commodity prices have soybean growers closely examining […]
Nitrogen-fixing biologicals provide opportunity for more silage
University research is finding nitrogen-fixing biologicals can reduce fertilizer use and increase crop biomass. Director of Product Management Chad Kimmelshue with Pivot Bio tells Brownfield their living microbes are supporting […]
Cash dairy higher except cheese Friday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7350. Two sales were recorded at $0.73 and $0.7350. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.29. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.3575. No […]
Market specialist: no burdensome hay supplies, but demand lags
A marketing specialist says hay inventories are adequate. Dale Leslein is based in northeast Iowa and covers Minnesota and Wisconsin as well. “There’s a shortage of higher-end hay, but the […]
Wisconsin farmer tells President importance of whole milk in schools
A Wisconsin dairy farmer told President Trump why the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is so important. Jamie Witcpalek from Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy near Kewaunee, Wisconsin was in the […]
USDA production data shows shifting Cornbelt dynamics and demand differences
A commodity broker says USDA’s production report showcases regional differences over the growing season. Illinois-based Mark Talaski with Advanced Trading tells Brownfield states edging the Corn Belt are starting to matter more. […]