Field to Lake efforts pay in tight years

A crop farmer in the Great Lakes says long-term conservation practices are especially helpful in years with tight margins. Jay Williams grows corn, soybeans, and wheat along the Michigan-Ohio state border. “We’re in a time right now (of) depressed commodity prices, and the no-till and cover system has saved us some funds on herbicide use,…… Continue Reading

EPA proposal could eliminate DEF systems in ag equipment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rolling back requirements of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems in agriculture equipment. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield that could be a welcome change for producers dealing with frequent and costly repairs. “Eighty percent of the repairs are emissions related.” During a meeting with farm bureau…… Continue Reading

USGC bullish on export pace

The U.S. Grains Council Vice President says the country is on track to set a new corn export record as trade negotiations move forward. Cary Sifferath tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of pieces you have you have to look (at), there might be 25 different countries that are making up what would have been China back in 20/20/21…… Continue Reading

Grain prices respond to tariff updates

Market analysts say the uncertainty from trade tariffs continues to weigh on U.S. grain prices. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management says it’s hitting soybean prices the hardest, followed by wheat and corn, and he tells Brownfield “it’s causing a lot of countries to take a step back and re-evaluate. Either to look at…… Continue Reading

Mixed crop conditions, wheat harvest in central Kansas

A central Kansas farmer says recent weather conditions have been a mixed bag for his crops.   Paul Penner says timely rains and warmer temperatures have helped push his corn into the dough stage, but he’s seen some damage. “There was a storm with stock breakage. There was a couple of nights with excess wind…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices mixed Friday at CME

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0175 at $0.55.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $0.53 to $0.55.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.7050.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.70 to $1.71.  Cheese barrels were up $0.03 at $1.71.  Five sales were recorded,…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer concerned about the future of the farm bill

An American Soybean Association board member is concerned about the future of the farm bill. Bob Worth, who farms near Lake Benton in southwest Minnesota, tells Brownfield including the Nutrition Title helped garner broader support for the farm bill in Congress. “And if we don’t have that part of it, it’s going to be difficult.”…… Continue Reading

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