Ag News

A Michigan farmer near the Ohio border soybean harvest is just starting in his area. Scott Welden tells Brownfield the last few weeks of hot, dry weather has dramatically changed crop conditions. “We do have [Read More…]

If you’re a parent of school-aged kids – sometimes breakfast can be a chore.  Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says it doesn’t have to be – and there are [Read More…]

The soybean harvest is underway in southeast Minnesota. Northfield farmer Bruce Peterson tells Brownfield some early maturity varieties planted the last week of April turned quickly thanks to warm and dry September weather. “Not a [Read More…]

Some Illinois farmers say marketing will be the biggest challenge of the 2024 growing season. Mark Schweizer, who farms in Montgomery County, says he’s not sure what to do with the crop he started harvesting [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.5875.  Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5875 to $0.5975.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at [Read More…]

A U.S. Senator from Ohio says providing drought assistance to those in need is a top priority. Sherrod Brown says farmers need assistance now. “One farmer told us that they can only get one and a half [Read More…]

The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. “It’s the first rate cut we’ve seen since March 2020.” Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says the operating interest [Read More…]

As harvest begins, it’s a good idea to check equipment to ensure everything is in working order. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jarrad Bourne with Ziegler Ag Equipment offers some tips to farmers [Read More…]

A crop seed specialist says disease has been a challenge for farmers in the western Corn Belt. Mike Gruener with Wyffels Hybrids tells Brownfield… “With all the early rainfall, we’re seeing a lot of crown [Read More…]

A representative of the food processing industry is encouraging lawmakers to source food for schools domestically. Kay Rentzel, Executive Director of the Southeastern Food Processors Association, National Peach Council, and U.S. Sweet Potato Council, testified [Read More…]

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s hopeful a federal solution for year-round E15 will be prioritized in early 2025. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield legislation has stalled in Congress. “It’s being [Read More…]

A group of Illinois agronomists say farmers should be scouting their corn fields this harvest season for stalk quality issues. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist in northwest Illinois with Bayer, says physics are not on the [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production hit a 12-week low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.049 million barrels a day, down 31,000 on the week, partially due to seasonal maintenance, but up 69,000 [Read More…]

The Renewable Fuels Association continues to advocate for a broader suite of ag practices as the Treasury Department develops guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield current requirements bundle no-till, [Read More…]

A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for our overall well-being. Dr. Steve Lerner with Novonesis says it all starts with short-chain fatty acids. AUDIO: Health Living on a healthy gut microbiome The post Understanding the [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says much uncertainty remains around the availability of over-the-top dicamba products in 2025. “That’s the $64,000 question.” Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield the applications from the chemical [Read More…]

An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway.   Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow.  “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were in the 150 bushel range, [Read More…]

Navigating the downturn in the ag economy. Ohio State ag economist Seungki Lee says farmers continue to face tight margins.   “Outcome prices are going down,” he says. “That’s kind of explaining most of this margin [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Northwest.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from Oregon and California [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, warm, mostly dry weather favors summer crop maturation.  Such conditions are especially beneficial in the northwestern Corn Belt, where crop development continues to lag the normal pace.  In Minnesota, only 23% [Read More…]