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
Legislators hear options for state SNAP programs
The ranking member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says Congress needs to do more to help implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on a state-by-state basis. During a subcommittee hearing on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Angie Craig said state policies can help SNAP reach more participants. “Undermining or restricting state options will only take…… Continue Reading
Planning for Next Year
In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations. The post Planning for Next Year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa livestock marketer continues to grow in first year
A livestock marketing facility that reopened under new ownership a year ago continues to see steady growth. President and CEO Curt Larson from Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield their Maquoketa, Iowa location took a lot of work to get it ready and operating. LarsonMaquoketaUpdate1 :14 “…trying to accomplish.” Equity Cooperative has a Waukon,…… Continue Reading
West Nile Virus found in SW Wisconsin horse
Wisconsin officials have confirmed a new case of West Nile Virus in a horse. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say an unvaccinated three-year-old quarter horse stallion in Grant County is the first confirmed case in a Wisconsin horse this year. Grant County is in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and borders Iowa…… Continue Reading
Farmer financial assistance could bridge funding gap
An ag policy specialist says when it comes to financial assistance for farmers, timing is everything. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers are stuck in a financial gray area. “We did see some emergency assistance passed at the end of 2024 that’s paid out this year that helps some with cash flow,…… Continue Reading
More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are being worked on this fall, and appropriations are front and center.” He says, “We think there’s going to be…… Continue Reading
