Month: September 2023

Lower commodity prices and high interest rates are weighing on farmland across the Midwest. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge covers four counties in south-central Minnesota says most sales have been flat to slightly lower [Read More…]

The CEO of the American Soybean Association says he is disappointed with the lack of new trade agreements in the last two years. Steve Censky says deals are on hold with countries who want to [Read More…]

The head of AgroLiquid says as the fertilizer industry evolves, the company continues to focus on improving the efficiency of products.  Nick Bancroft is President and CEO of the Michigan-based company. “We need to continue [Read More…]

Two Illinois farmers say they are keeping a close eye on low Mississippi River levels and its impact on fall commodity prices. “The Mississippi River is expected to be at – 3 feet in St. [Read More…]

The President of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he’s hopeful the USDA hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing Order system leads to some modernization to benefit farmers.  Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield ending voluntary processor [Read More…]

An ag lobbyist says the 2023 Farm Bill will take a back seat to the appropriations bills when Congress returns to work following its August recess. Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says if a deal [Read More…]

During the 2023 Farm Progress Show, the United Soybean Board spoke to attendees about the increasing potential for high oleic soybeans. In this interview, Vice President of Marketing John Jansen tells Brownfield about the supply [Read More…]

2023 Farm Progress Show participants engaged in discussions about agronomy, corn root worm pressure and a new partnership with Farm Rescue when visiting the Wyffels Hybrids booth. In this interview, Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle provides [Read More…]

A leader in the Senate Agriculture Committee expects the U.S. to win two disputes involving the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar is the number two Democrat behind outgoing chair Debbie Stabenow and says [Read More…]