A farmer in northwest Minnesota suggests there are a lot of empty grain bins in his area. Austen Germolus grows corn, soybeans, and wheat near Borup. “There’s still a few guys hauling corn, I don’t think there’s really anything left for soybeans. Wheat, there’s probably a little bit out there, but the wheat market has…… Continue Reading
Early Season Nutrient Management
As farmers work to get the 2025 crop in the ground, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Chris Kluemke says it’s important to get off to the best start possible this spring. He tells Brownfield there are many nitrogen decisions yet to be made as conditions vary across the Corn Belt. The post Early Season Nutrient Management…… Continue Reading
Wheat, corn export inspections above last week, last year
The USDA says that as of the week ending May 15th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections are all at least somewhat ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next…… Continue Reading
Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson attends the Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission stops at Purdue University and Kelley Farms. The post Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
2026 farm income projections worrisome
The executive head of Terrain says early projections for 2026 farm incomes are worrisome. John Newton says several factors could bring aggregate U.S. net farm incomes down by as much as 23%. “Projections show elevated input costs.” He says, “They’re going to continue to be elevated, but crop prices are going to be flat to lower. …… Continue Reading
An active weather pattern again returns to the Heartland; flooding & severe weather expected
Across the Corn Belt, cool weather prevails, except across the southwestern tier of the region. Scattered frost was reported early Monday in the upper Great Lakes region, including northern sections of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, a band of rain stretches from the Dakotas into the lower Ohio Valley, accompanied by thunder in parts of the…… Continue Reading
Brownfield Ag Weather Today
A low-pressure system currently traversing the north-central U.S. will drift east-southeastward, reaching the middle Atlantic Coast around mid-week. Chilly weather in the storm’s wake could result in another round of frost this week in parts of the north-central U.S., extending into Thursday morning. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms will remain a threat along the storm’s trailing cold…… Continue Reading
Minneapolis Fed survey reflects continued weakness in ag economy
A survey of Upper Midwestern banks that specialize in ag lending shows net farm income decreasing along with less capital spending. Joe Mahon with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis says incomes have been declining for nearly two years in the 9th District, which includes Minnesota, the Dakotas, and parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. “We…… Continue Reading
Sarah Hagenow selected as 78th Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin’s new Alice in Dairyland is Sarah Hagenow from Poynette. Hagenow was chosen from six top candidates during ceremonies held in Crawford County Saturday, and she tells Brownfield she’s ready to represent Wisconsin agriculture. “I’m just excited to show how my skills and capabilities will help the Alice program and also showcase a little bit…… Continue Reading
MO water rights bill passes
Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Jacob Knaebel with the Missouri Corn Growers Association says it’s good news for farmers, “What are we doing in Missouri to make sure our water resources aren’t being sent elsewhere, especially in times of drought, like we…… Continue Reading
