An Ohio State University professor says farmland values across the state remains steady despite the decline in the current ag economy. Ani Katchova says high demand from urban development has led to a 4.7 percent increase. “Most of that demand occurs around the large cities in Ohio,” she says. “That’s where we see most of the pressure for housing…… Continue Reading
Harvest Evaluation
Farmers are preparing for corn and soybean harvest while also planning for the next growing season. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Alexie Garner tells Brownfield that, with so much variability this year, growers will have a lot to think about when selecting seed for 2026. The post Harvest Evaluation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
Checkoff program focuses on dairy nutrition for moms, babies
Dairy’s checkoff is working to educate new moms and dads about the importance of dairy nutrition. Aris Georgiadis with Dairy Management Inc. tells Brownfield The First 1000 Days educational program is tailored for moms and babies from conception to about two years of age focusing on good dairy nutrition. Georgiadis says critical nutrients including choline…… Continue Reading
More assistance equals more conservation
Results show farmers are more likely to adopt conservation practices if assistance is readily available. Eighth-generation central Illinois farmer Derek Martin says he’s seen the environmental and economic benefits of decades of regenerative agricultural practices, such as no-tilling and cover crops. “We’ve been able to cut back on certain inputs.” He says, “We’ve been able…… Continue Reading
No confirmed new crop soybean buys from China yet
A market analyst says he’s concerned China still hasn’t purchased any U.S. soybeans for the new crop marketing year. Arlan Suderman is with StoneX Group says the country usually has 150 to 200 million bushels of new crop U.S. soybeans booked by now. Instead “they’ve been very aggressively booking South American soybeans, mostly Brazil.” Suderman…… Continue Reading
Ag continues nationwide, year-round E-15 push
The call for action on year-round E-15 was loud at this year’s Farm Progress Show. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., president of the National Corn Growers Association and a southern Illinois farmer, says expanding access to higher blends of ethanol is an easy way to drive corn demand. “We’re in a critical situation with the farm economy…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5550. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5525 to $0.5550. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.7750. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75 to $1.77. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 at $1.78. …… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. October live cattle closed $2.60 lower at $236.92 and December live cattle closed $2.30 lower at $238.60. September feeder cattle closed $3.60 lower at $361.80 and October feeder cattle closed $2.67 lower at $361.52. There was a light…… Continue Reading
The good and bad as soybeans see ample moisture
An extension agronomist says wet conditions in the Upper Midwest are having a mixed impact on soybeans. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the rains are good for maximizing yield potential. “This is another year where it’s going to demonstrate what happens in August and September really makes the crop, and having…… Continue Reading
Iowa farm finding opportunity through carbon markets
A northeast Iowa farming operation is finding success with carbon markets. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms says they’ve worked with numerous companies to sequester carbon the past six years. “Looking at some of the potentials of adding a little bit of additional income and revenue stream from those carbon markets, and there were just a…… Continue Reading
