Month: March 2026

A Wisconsin farmer is concerned about rising input costs. Shane Goplin says he secured his crop inputs late last winter but worries about other farmers. “There are producers who waited to purchase fertilizer until they [Read More…]

A Farm Service Agency director says it’s important to report damage and losses from weather events to USDA. Wisconsin FSA Director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield producers will be dealing with the aftermath, but it’s important [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching harvest in South America and waiting for more details on an upcoming trade meeting [Read More…]

The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta. “Our expenses have gotten so great…we’re still in a tough time in agriculture.” Nathan [Read More…]

A central Illinois pork producer says he’s optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, “There’s good opportunities for margin through all four quarters.”  He says, “Feed [Read More…]

A southwest Minnesota farmer is relieved he doesn’t need to pay for anymore fertilizer for his 2026 crop. George Goblish grows corn and soybeans near Vesta. “With fertilizer prices, I’m sure glad I put everything [Read More…]

It is unclear whether the Trump administration will make a major announcement on biofuels during an event next week. American Coalition for Ethanol members flew to Washington D.C. this week to meet with federal officials [Read More…]

An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert, CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says shipping constraints will continue to [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625.  Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.80 to $1.8325.  Nonfat [Read More…]