The director of agricultural affairs at the American Dairy Association Indiana says regulatory uncertainty remains a concern for producers across the country. Patrick Hash says compliance costs and administrative requirements affect each farm differently. “The same rules apply whether you have 40 co
A market analyst says tightening global corn supplies could create additional opportunities for U.S. exports. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says the ongoing drought in Europe opens the door for new possibilities for nontraditional customers. “We continue to see report after report that
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says the Joslin facility was vital for producers across t
Several state agencies are analyzing how drones could improve operations in Michigan. Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson tells Brownfield five pilot programs have been announced as part of statewide Advanced Air Mobility challenges. “The next step here is to really think about what are the diffe
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says risk management will be essential to a successful plan for 2027. The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
During the next 5 days, a pair of cold fronts traversing the central and eastern U.S. will help to focus thunderstorm activity. The lead front, currently stretching from the lower Great Lakes region to the central Plains, will remain active on Thursday and Friday while moving into the eastern U.S. A
Soybeans finished the day mostly higher, as the market held on late in the day. The trade continues to monitor crop development weather as 85 percent of the crop is in the pod setting stage. The USDA reported a sale of 136,000 tons of soybeans to China. Other global soybean news has been relatively
The American Farm Bureau says the 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010 is a direct reflection of challenges across the specialty crop sector. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “There’s sort of a regulatory-imposed cost differential that makes growing in one part of the wor
Higher fuel prices continue to add pressure to the cattle business. Ag economist Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, says rising diesel costs are increasing expenses throughout the supply chain. “We’re in an environment where a loaded truck mile is so expensi
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. Boxed beef was also sharply higher during the session. October live cattle closed $.15 higher at $218.92 and December live cattle closed $.80 higher at $219.20. September feeder cattle closed
The president of a crop insurance company is concerned as farmers face mounting uncertainty. Dalynn Hoch with RCIS says interest rates highlight the risk of farming. “Most of us get our paycheck, we pay our expenses and we continue through life. As a farmer, we have to pay for all of our expenses up
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says more soybean fields across the Midwest are being impacted by red crown rot. Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield some infections were discovered three weeks earlier this year than in the past. It’s now in southeast Minnesota, out into Ohio, more count
Sep. corn $4.63 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, down 1/4 centSep. soybean meal $313.00, up 90 centsSep. soybean oil 69.69, down 175 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.92, up 15 centsSep. feeder cattle $333.35, up 40 centsOct.
An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are exploding in east-central Wisconsin. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeff Jens tells Brownfield he tracks a benchmark property in Calumet County. “My year-end benchmark showed a year over year increase of about 25 percent in cropland values
One of the Indiana State Fair’s most popular food stands is helping highlight the state’s dairy industry. Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the organization’s partnership with IndyCar is helping introduce thousands of fairgoers to dairy. “With the Indianapolis Motor Sp
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s excited about several new demand opportunities for soybeans. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermilion County, says soy crush facilities across the country are increasing production to meet higher biodiesel requirements in the updated Renewable V
Cash dairy prices settled mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Tuesday Dry whey closed steady at $0.6950. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.5775. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. Butter finished $0.0125 lower at $1.46. Nonfat dry milk settled $0.0275 higher at $1.78. The p
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying how certain cover crops could play a role in pest management. Extension entomologist Bob Koch says cover crop adoption has been largely attributed to reducing erosion, minimizing leaching, and helping pollinators. “But what we’re trying to do i
Thirty-nine farmers were recognized for their contributions to conservation during the 2026 Indiana State Fair. Spencer County farmer Larry Groves is one of this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award winners. “I was away living in the big city retired and decided to come back to the farm and discovered
Missouri farm groups are expected to raise concerns about USDA staffing during a listening session Thursday at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins says there have been some Farm Service Agency offices in Missouri that are going to be operating with reduced staff a
This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year has been shipping black beans internationally for more than 20 years. Freeland Bean and Grain marketing manager Roger Hupfer tells Brownfield the company transitioned exclusively to black beans in 2005 as demand preferences were shifting away from navy be
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface this week. Showlists are mostly steady in Texas and Nebraska, but higher in Kansas. Look for significant trade volume to take place in the back half of the week, especially with Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. Box
It’s the tenth year for Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids, and this year, FFA members and ag organizations from across the state are packing 250,000 meals in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care. “We kicked it off on Monday and packed 67,000 meals
The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says the Iowa State Fair provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the next generation of cattle producers. Bryan Whaley says launching a cattle operation can be difficult. “If you want to go out and try to buy bred heifers or bred cows, the cost of
A cropping systems specialist says farmers should weigh the cost of pest control versus the return on investment. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says confirmations of soybean tentiform leafminer are on the rise. The bug feeds on leaves and creates pale, blotchy or tent-link areas. “
More Iowa cattle producers will soon be eligible for a cost-share program designed to improve water quality. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program is expanding into 22 counties within the Greater Des Moines watershed. “The highest and best use of an acre
Indiana’s State Climatologist says last week’s historic flooding is raising concerns about the long-term impact on the 2026 crop. Dr. Beth Hall says some areas saw anywhere from 4 to 15 inches of consistent rainfall. “Indiana was just right in the track of the storm system, and this led to a situati
A market analyst says weather challenges in South America could push commodity prices higher for U.S. farmers this fall. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says some parts are facing abnormally wet conditions. “What that could mean for problems down the road is that the southern part of Braz
Farmers are facing a range of challenges that could limit yield potential. Stu Carlson, an agronomist who covers parts of the Upper Midwest, says the company’s latest genetics offer hybrid options designed to perform across a variety of growing conditions. The post Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update –
Former Hurricane Lala, which passed about 50 miles south of South Point, Hawaii, on August 15, is currently moving away from the populated Hawaiian Islands. Areas of Hawaii affected by flooding and debris flows related to Lala’s excessive rainfall (locally 24 to 36 inches or more on the Big Island)
