Ag News
A New Herbicide to Tackle Challenging Weeds
Waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, ragweed, crabgrasses, and kochia are just some of the challenging weeds farmers face every year. In this Managing for Profit, Elizabeth Brand, with Bayer CropScience says growers will have a powerful new [Read More…]
Blizzard slams cattle producers in Nebraska
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says this week’s blizzard will help bust the multi-year drought even though it brings challenges. Frank Beel tells Brownfield since Monday his ranch has received more than a foot [Read More…]
NCBA president points to inflation as biggest challenge
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association anticipates unprecedented volatility in 2023. Don Schiefelbein, who farms in central Minnesota, tells Brownfield producers are about to enter “the greatest of times” for beef cattle prices. [Read More…]
Farmers Union hopeful for an on-time farm bill
A National Farmers Union official is optimistic Congress can craft the new farm bill in a timely manner. Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz tells Brownfield the first House Ag Committee public listening session starts [Read More…]
Iowa Farm Bureau president does not want crop insurance tied to conservation
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau does not want to see conservation tied to crop insurance in the next farm bill. Brent Johnson tells Brownfield agriculture is making tremendous progress improving water quality and soil [Read More…]
Consumer trends emerging in the farm market space
A global agricultural consultant says farmers need to be bolder in promoting themselves on the products they produce. John Stanely tells Brownfield the pandemic has only intensified consumers’ need to connect with their food and [Read More…]
Hog futures supported by sharply higher pork values
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct cash business. Feeders were supported by corn’s move lower late in the day. February live cattle closed $.25 higher at $156.35 [Read More…]
Compeer Financial What’s Happening with Crop Insurance
Our guest on this episode of the What’s Happening podcast is Tom Timko, State Insurance Product Officer for Compeer Financial. Listen as Timko and Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talk about crop insurance and risk management for [Read More…]
CME milk futures up, cash dairy mixed Tuesday
Milk futures were up and cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. December Class III milk was unchanged for a second day at $20.50 with low trading volume. January was up [Read More…]
An Ohio farmer is looking back to plan for 2023
As the New Year approaches, many farmers are looking back at the 2022 growing season. North Central Ohio farmer Kyle Brown says yields were good despite some vomitoxin in his area. “Some farmers in [Read More…]
Challenges and opportunities for younger farmers
Young farmers continue to face challenges and opportunities in the agriculture industry. John Bolte operates a grain farm, pumpkin operation, and event venue in Seneca County, Ohio. “As a young farmer, we haven’t had a [Read More…]
Cotton market falls in 2022, outlook more optimistic
An ag economist says the cotton market took a hit in 2022, but the long-term outlook is more promising. Rob Fox, Director of CoBank Knowledge Exchange tells Brownfield cotton demand is falling as more countries [Read More…]
Farmers are making changes to adjust to rising energy prices
Just over one-fourth of farmers surveyed have made changes in their operation because of rising energy prices, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert, the director of the Purdue University Center for Commercial [Read More…]
Ag economist says livestock producers should look closely at tools to manage risk
A livestock economist says there is a lot of uncertainty facing cattle producers in 2023 and they should take steps to protect their operations. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown tells Brownfield risk management doesn’t necessarily [Read More…]
FSA Administrator comments on Dairy Margin Coverage signups
The Administrator of the Farm Service Agency says extending the signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage program was the right thing to do. Zach Ducheneaux tells Brownfield the original December 9th deadline was moved [Read More…]
The economic value of applying broiler litter
An ag economist says the rising cost of commercial fertilizer has farmers looking to alternatives like broiler litter. Jordan Shockley with the University of Kentucky says farmers need to run the numbers to see if [Read More…]
Fuel expected to remain volatile in 2023
Rising input costs are expected to challenge farmers in 2023. Glenn Cope, a southwest Missouri farmer and chairman of the MFA Oil board, tells Brownfield fuel remains one of the most expensive inputs. “These input [Read More…]
Ducheneaux seeks simplification in USDA loan programs
Farm Service Agency administrator Zach Ducheneaux says USDA loan programs are convoluted and needs to be simplified. He says, “I think our farm loan programs need to emphasize structuring our relationship with our producers in [Read More…]
State corn growers want year-round E15
Congress continues its push for year-round E15. Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad says anything can happen in a lame duck session. “We want to make sure retailers have the ability to sell it [Read More…]
Bipartisan letter calls on USTR to resolve Mexico GM corn ban dispute
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee are urging the U.S. Trade Representative to resolve a trade dispute with Mexico involving genetically modified corn. Two dozen U.S. Representatives lead by Nebraska Republican Adrian Smith [Read More…]