Frequent rains and warm temperatures continue to help Wisconsin’s crops grow. Mike Yager raises crops to feed his dairy herd near Mineral Point in southwestern Wisconsin. Yager says most of his third crop alfalfa is harvested. “We done a bunch of third-crop again here last week. We cut a week ago today (Monday). Actually, the…… Continue Reading
NCGA project aims to clear up carbon markets
The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of sustainable production and value chain engagement says the goal of a new partnership with Ag Data Transparent is to clarify carbon markets for farmers. Sean Arians tells Brownfield it’ll be a tool to help farmers mitigate risk. “Help farmers understand what are the differences in some of…… Continue Reading
Recent Indonesia trade announcement good for dairy
A dairy cooperative is applauding the recently-announced trade framework between the U.S. and Indonesia. Karen Gefvert with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield a trade deal with Indonesia would likely expand dairy exports to that country. “That’s our seventh-largest market and so to see some of the provisions that are included in the framework with…… Continue Reading
Corn farmers outline next MAHA report concerns
The vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says the organization and its members are concerned the upcoming MAHA report could limit access to crop protection products. Lesly McNitt says NCGA and its state affiliates recently sent a letter to President Trump outlining how the commission’s policies could impact U.S. agriculture.…… Continue Reading
Strong cattle prices continue to benefit producers
A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man if you are like myself as a cow-calf guy, it’s pretty rewarding right now.” Robbins tells Brownfield the market has helped create some opportunities for…… Continue Reading
Hindsight helps explain current state of farmland market
An ag real estate specialist suggests a lot of land changed hands during the runup in values between 2020 and 2024. And Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says that could be a reason market activity has lessened. “If I look back over that period where we just had a tremendous amount of land sales,…… Continue Reading
Cost of Prop 12 a focus for National Pork Producers Council
The National Pork Producers Council is stressing the economic impact of Proposition 12 as lawmakers consider a congressional solution to California’s livestock confinement law. NPPC economist Holly Cook, who testified during a House Agriculture Committee hearing last week, tells Brownfield numerous studies show a correlation between Prop 12 and retail prices in California. “That’s where…… Continue Reading
Storms capable of derechos moving into Upper Midwest
Several states could be impacted by a storm approaching the Upper Midwest capable of producing damaging winds. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says the National Weather Service has heightened risk levels for severe thunderstorms and possibly derechos over parts of the Dakotas, southern Minnesota, and northern Iowa late tonight. “Some models are keeping it a…… Continue Reading
U.S. EPA proposes re-registration of three OTT dicamba products
There are mixed reviews as the U.S. EPA takes comments on a proposed re-registration of three over-the-top dicamba products in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. Last year, Bayer submitted a label to the U.S. EPA for approval on the low-volatility herbicide formerly known as XtendiMax. A re-registration for BASF’s Engenia and a new registration for Syngenta’s…… Continue Reading
Solid week for old crop corn export inspections
The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending July 24th were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 kicked off June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out…… Continue Reading
