A sales agronomist for AgriGold Hybrids says most of his farmers are sticking to their original acreage intentions despite battling spring planting delays. Scott Bugg says some Ohio growers are running behind. “Down in the northwest portion of the state, they’re getting along pretty well,” he says. “They’ve missed a lot of these rain events that…… Continue Reading
Temps to vary across the Heartland; additional rainfall opportunities for some drought regions
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast States into New England as well as northern California and neighboring locales. Conversely, cooler-than-normal conditions are anticipated over central portions of the Rockies and Great Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall from the central and…… Continue Reading
Ag lending up in early 2025
New data confirms more farmers are seeking financial help in the down agriculture economy. Rose Oswald Poels is President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. She says a recent study by the Federal Reserve Banks in Chicago and Minneapolis shows more farmers are struggling with their finances now. “Farm credit conditions have really been…… Continue Reading
April USDA price indices mixed
The USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in hogs, market eggs, milk, and lettuce, which canceled out gains in cattle, calves, broilers, and strawberries. The index of prices paid inched up 0.5% on…… Continue Reading
Seesaw of tariff rulings fuel more trade uncertainty
An ag policy specialist says on-going legal battles over the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have long term impacts on commodity markets. Brad Lubben is with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “That hurts potential market opportunities regardless of what the price or economic impacts of tariff itself is.” On Thursday, a federal court of appeals…… Continue Reading
Farmers need crop protection tools
A western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association board of directors, says the recent Make America Healthy Again Commission report is concerning. “The regulatory process, it seems like it’s difficult and…… Continue Reading
It’s not too early to scout for soybean aphids
A agronomist says it’s not too early to start scouting for soybean aphids. Nick Roysdon with BASF works with farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield controlling aphids early can prevent considerable yield loss, and there’s data from Iowa State to back it up. “A really severe aphid infection can cause 40% yield loss.…… Continue Reading
Beef, soybean product sales up on week
It was a mixed week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says old crop sorghum, rice, soybean products, and beef during the week ending May 22nd all showed week-to-week improvements, including the first reported sale of U.S. beef to China since late March. China canceled on previously purchased U.S. soybeans, cotton, and pork due to…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.5725. One sale was recorded at that price. There was no activity on the cheese market Friday. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.9475. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.87. No sales were recorded for either product. Butter…… Continue Reading
Midday cash livestock markets
Another light round of direct cash cattle business is underway. Live deals in Nebraska are at $235. Asking prices for cattle left on showlists are around $224-plus live in the South and $374-plus dressed in the North. There was a light round of business on Thursday. Live deals in the South were at $221 to…… Continue Reading
