A west central Indiana farmer says his crops are bouncing back after a rough start to the growing season. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “Five to six weeks ago, I had the worst prospect for crop I think I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t say that now, but there’s still a lot of unknowns. I’ve still got a…… Continue Reading
H2Ohio program continues to show water quality improvements
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping reduce nutrient runoff across the state. Brian Baldridge says a recent statewide expansion is showing the importance of widespread conservation efforts. “We’re making sure that our farmers know what their fields need and that we put the exact appropriate amount of…… Continue Reading
Using precision technology to improve weed management
The innovation project manager at Beck’s Hybrids says precision technology can help farmers improve weed management. Will Hirschfeld says the company is partnering with Verdant Robotics to utilize its SharpShooter technology, which was originally created for specialty crop use. “We were able to transition that technology into soybeans using a grant that was awarded to us…… Continue Reading
Between the Rows Tour sees drought impacts
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan’s annual yield tour is finding mixed crop conditions across the state. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield drought impacts are evident. “We had a difficult start to the spring with cooler-than-average temperatures in May, a wet spring that impacted establishment, and we’ve had an extremely hot and…… Continue Reading
Poultry production for July up on year
U.S. poultry production posted a year-over-year gain in July. The USDA says 4.628 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, rising 1% on the year, as a 2% increase in chicken to 4.19 billion pounds more than canceled out a 2% decrease for turkey at 426.597 million pounds. Chicken and turkey slaughter numbers…… Continue Reading
Temps ahead on the cool-side of normal; moisture opportunities for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10 day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across much of the central and eastern U.S., as well as the Four Corners States, while hotter-than-normal weather will prevail in southern Florida, the western Gulf Coast region, the Far West, and northern sections of the Rockies and…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices steady-to-higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for nonfat dry milk Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.57 gaining back Friday’s loss. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0450 at $1.7950. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.76 to $1.7950. Cheese barrels were unchanged…… Continue Reading
U.S. and EU trade framework expand markets for some ag goods
An ag economist says the new U.S. and European Union trade framework could expand market access for some key ag commodities. Allen Featherstone, department head of agricultural economics with Kansas State University says the agreement includes a significant win for a critical protein. “The opportunities to move pork into Europe is a good thing and…… Continue Reading
Corn, wheat inspections above last week, last year
The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections during the week ending August 21st were ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for their current respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year began September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum, while 2025/26 got underway June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of supply…… Continue Reading
Ag economist expects cash rents to decline in 2026
An ag economist at Purdue University says he expects cash rents to decline in 2026. Michael Langemeier says rental rates in some areas of the U.S. remain strong, but, “Cash rates are primarily driven by net returns. Net returns haven’t been very good, particularly several years in a row, so there’s a lot of downward…… Continue Reading
