Protecting stored grain

A senior director with Central Life Sciences says the sluggish ag economy has most farmers exploring any means possible to protect the investment they’ve made into their crops. John Mays […]

Weather concerns pull corn, soybeans higher

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather for chances of crop stress during key development phases. […]

Organic corn offers bright spot for farmers

A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often reflect the other. “They tend to have like a […]

Low Crop Prices, Policy Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

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. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the […]

USDA enrolls 2 million acres into CRP

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 […]