A farm real estate specialist says farmland sales have been strong in Iowa despite challenging economic conditions. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says sale prices have been exceptionally high this month. “Just last week there was one farm in Mitchell County, which is north-central Iowa along the Minnesota border, that was 80 acres…… Continue Reading
Disease pressure, weather slow soybean progress in Nebraska
The summer’s cool, wet weather could push the start of soybean harvest to October for some Nebraska farmers. Jay Hanson farms between Omaha and Lincoln and says the crop may be a little behind, but yield potential still looks strong. “We’re just starting to see some soybeans yellow up.” In central Nebraska, Tyler Bose says…… Continue Reading
Ag lending expert urges early financial planning for farmers ahead of 2026
An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers be better positioned heading into 2026. Bob Siegel, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, says farmers should keep a close eye on their balance sheets. “Having accurate data is a foundation for great decision making in these types of environments,”…… Continue Reading
Managing Water Hemp
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s weed specialist Chisty Sprague will discuss its impact on crop yield and how farmers can stay ahead of it. Listen to learn more. The post Managing Water Hemp appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Research looks at preventing phosphorus loss after applying manure
Manure is a valuable source of nutrients for the soil and future crops, but there are often nutrient losses after application. Dr. Francisco Arriaga with the University of Wisconsin is studying phosphorus losses and ways to keep nutrients from washing away after a rain event based on timing and methods of manure application. The post…… Continue Reading
Corn silage wrapped up, grain harvest on deck in southern Wisconsin
A farmer near Janesville in south-central Wisconsin is optimistic going into harvest. Doug Rebout tells Brownfield corn and soybeans in the area look good. “They’re drying down (and) we’re figuring here another week, week and-a-half like the last week of September we will probably be starting our harvest here. Most of the corn silage is…… Continue Reading
Nebraska confirms first HPAI case in dairy herd
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service have confirmed the state’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd. NDA says the herd is located in central Nebraska and has been quarantined. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed that the strain of the virus is similar…… Continue Reading
Silage harvest winding down in Iowa amid fast-drying corn
Corn silage harvest is wrapping up in some parts of Iowa. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in the southwest corner of the state. “Anecdotally I heard a guy that had, he was going to bag four more silage jobs and they all disappeared overnight because the crop has dried so fast that it’s just too…… Continue Reading
“Mucky” fields and crop stress as rainfall soars in west-central Minnesota
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says this summer has been too wet. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and sugarbeets near Wheaton. “We are on day 54 of measurable rain, so it’s been very unusual. We’ve gotten 24 inches of precipitation (so) conditions are mucky already heading into fall.” She tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher, supported by tight market-ready numbers and in anticipation of this week’s direct business. October live cattle closed $4.62 higher at $234.60 and December live cattle closed $4.35 higher at $236.27. October feeder cattle closed $8.70 higher at $354.50 and November feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
