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A dairy economist says some recent dairy purchase volumes are probably a sign of retailers making sure they have enough product to meet demand. Chuck Nicholson with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield a short-term [Read More…]

An extension soil health specialist is looking at the nitrogen response of corn using various conservation practices. Anna Cates with the University of Minnesota says her research project evaluates how short and long-term soil health [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by the week to date’s light, lower direct trade. October live was down $1.97 at $177.25 and December was $2.17 lower at $176.72. [Read More…]

The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers across the state are seeing late-season diseases impact their soybean fields. Stephanie Porter says she’s seeing a wide range of issues. “Some concerns [Read More…]

Dec. corn closed at $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.23 and 1/2, up 2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $322.40, down $3.40Oct. soybean oil closed at 41.69, up 97 pointsDec. wheat [Read More…]

Two regenerative ag consultants say adaptive grazing can help build healthy soils. Eric Fuchs with Understanding Ag says adaptive grazing for livestock looks different from conventional grazing. “The conventional model has cattle turned into a [Read More…]

An ag economist at Purdue University says consumer estimates for food price inflation declined in the latest Consumer Food Insights Report. Joseph Balagtas with Purdue’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability says this is [Read More…]

A USDA official is concerned solar installations will take productive farmland out of production. Undersecretary for farm production and conservation Robert Bonnie tells Brownfield. “I hear it everywhere I go, and I worry about bringing [Read More…]

Many corn and soybean farmers faced significant disease pressure this season. Rob Tate farms near Cannon Falls in southeast Minnesota and says conditions suited plant pathogens. “We decided to spray a little more fungicide than [Read More…]

With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some [Read More…]

A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the [Read More…]

Electric cooperatives in 23 states are getting more than 7.3 billion dollars in clean energy grants. President Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are announcing the details at one of the Dairyland Power Cooperative project [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s soybean growers have re-elected two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Justin Bauer, representing District 2 farms near Eau Claire, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6 near Random Lake, began new three-year terms [Read More…]

A new research project in the Western Lake Erie Basin is studying what soil health practices lead to improved water quality. Lead investigator Jennifer Blesh is with the University of Michigan. “Up to 70 fields [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, watching direct business, and feeders were lower on the higher move in corn.  October lives closed $.05 lower at $179.22 and Select closed $.05 higher at [Read More…]

Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.21 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $325.80, up $8.40Oct. soybean oil closed at 40.72, [Read More…]

Harvest is underway in Kentucky.  Corn harvest is 11% complete, with 80% of the crop in the dent stage and 50% mature.  Sixty-seven percent is rated good to excellent. Caleb Ragland farms in central Kentucky and [Read More…]

Corn and soybean conditions were largely unchanged from week to week. According to USDA’s weekly conditions report, 48% of the crop is rated good to excellent, up slightly from last week. The USDA reports 36% [Read More…]

Corn continues to mature in Nebraska as farmers prepare for harvest. According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 23% of the state’s crop is mature, compared to 17% a week ago, with 67% of the [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is echoing concerns of ag stakeholders that have submitted public comments critical of EPA’s draft Insecticide Strategy. The Iowa Republican says those groups are urging EPA to redo its practice for [Read More…]