Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisor Program is expanding its board for the first time since it was established more than thirty years ago. State Administrator Chuck Lippstreu with the Michigan Agri-Business Association tells Brownfield the move will improve engagement with the nearly 300 advisors in the state. “To make sure we’re supporting professional agronomists at all points in…… Continue Reading
House passes US Grain Standards Authorization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says the integrity of the grain inspection systems helps keep U.S. agriculture competitive on the global market. “We need to have standards by which the commodities that we grow are measured and graded,”…… Continue Reading
Commodity prices could begin to rebound in 2026
A grain and oil seed analyst says there could be some improvement for commodity prices in 2026. Bree Baatz with Terrain says the bottom price for corn was set in mid-August when the supply and demand report was released. “I’m optimistic that corn prices will rally to the $4.75, potentially even $5 range, because…… Continue Reading
Pre-harvest weed management considerations
Time is running out for most farmers to take steps to minimize the spread of weeds before harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says combines are notorious for spreading weed seed. “Especially if you’re dealing with like an introduced weed, or if you’re dealing with herbicide resistance.” She encourages growers to hand-pull…… Continue Reading
Union of Concerned Scientists urges USDA to withdraw reorganization plan
A national non-profit with more than 500,000 members is urging the USDA to withdraw its proposed reorganization plan. Karen Perry Stillman with the Union of Concerned Scientists says details so far are vague and poorly defined. “But as far as we understand it, it looks like what this really is is an effort to drive…… Continue Reading
Calmer corn heads provide more efficiency for farmers
Marion Calmer, CEO of Calmer, says the companies corn heads offer producers more efficiency and throughput for all available equipment on the market. Marion Calmer: The post Calmer corn heads provide more efficiency for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Consider alternative leasing arrangements for 2026
An ag economist says flexible land leases could be an option for producers looking for alternative rental arrangements for the 2026 crop year. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier says adjusting terms can help farmers better manage financial stress. “It’s attractive because the base rent is lower than the fixed market cash rent,” he says. “If revenue…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.03 at $0.60. Two sales were recorded at $0.5825 and $0.60. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.6650. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6650 to $1.67. Cheese barrels were down $0.02 at $1.68. No sales were recorded. Butter…… Continue Reading
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Current State of Farming and Risk Management Strategies for 2026
In this episode, Bill Moore, Compeer Financial’s Chief Risk Officer, discusses the current state of the farm economy, emphasizing the importance of risk management. He highlights high production costs, volatile markets, and the need for farmers to plan ahead for 2026. Bill suggests crop rotation adjustments, marketing plans, and leveraging tools like crop insurance and…… Continue Reading
From spring floods to fall drought
A southeastern Illinois farmer says 2025 has been a challenging year. Jeff Scates, who grows corn and soybeans in White and Gallatin Counties, says it started with spring floods. “About 85% of our farm was underwater at one time, so we did lose the initial acres for the most part.” He says, “We were able…… Continue Reading
