High inputs mean high break-evens for 2027 crop
A pair of ag economists with the University of Illinois say input costs are likely to continue to limit farmer profitability next season. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey […]
A pattern shift ahead; much cooler air and rain on-the-move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the northern Rockies into the upper Great Lakes region, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail south […]
Three decades of trialing conservation practices
In this Managing for Profit, third-generation no-till farmer Blaine Baker discusses hosting 30 years of community conservation research plots to study what works for producers in the Western Lake Erie […]
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 […]