AgriGold’s agronomy division manager says farmers should keep a close eye on corn moisture and field conditions to protect yields. John Brien says dry conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt are causing corn to dry down quickly. “The longer that grain sits out there, the longer those ear molds can affect that grain, lowering our…… Continue Reading
Cash CME dairy prices mostly steady Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady except for block cheese and butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.63. No sales were recorded Wednesday, after Tuesday’s ten sales. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.7375. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.74. No sales were recorded. Butter…… Continue Reading
Division or Unity? What Our History Teaches Us About Moving Forward
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”— George Santayana This powerful quote—often misattributed to Winston Churchill—comes from philosopher George Santayana. It’s one that comes up often in conversations with my close friends and family as we try to make sense of the world today. It reminds us that history isn’t just a…… Continue Reading
Ag Committee Member: Farm bill delay hurts farmers when they need support most
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says Congress must focus its attention on a new five-year farm bill. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, “We still have 39 different orphan programs that, because we haven’t gotten to a farm bill, are now going unfunded.” She says, “We need to get to a full…… Continue Reading
Economist says Dairy Margin Coverage formula might need changes
An economist says the formula for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, or DMC might need changes. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield the currently low costs for soybean meal, corn, and premium alfalfa used in the DMC formula do not reflect the real margin for most producers. “So, when crop prices are…… Continue Reading
Tight farm budgets threaten adoption of conservation practices
The down farm economy could stunt the adoption of conservation practices. Eastern Iowa farmer Alan Mohr says there’s usually a cost associated with cover crops or changing tillage systems. “These things aren’t always the cheapest things to implement, and there is a learning curve. So I think it comes down to the finances, the farmer…… Continue Reading
Indiana Soybean Alliance donates soy-based tires to help support rural communities
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is donating soy-based Goodyear tires to several charitable organizations across the state as a way to give back to rural communities. Chair Denise Scarborough says the donations support local needs and is another example of a new use for soybeans. “We had multiple entries this year and we were able to give…… Continue Reading
Innovation in Action – Corn Traits Pipeline
Bayer Crop Science continues to emphasize innovation and is working to address the evolving needs of corn farmers today. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Todd Heap, Bayer Global Corn Strategy Lead, discusses the exciting products coming out of Bayer’s corn traits pipeline and how they’re set to revolutionize farming. The post Innovation in…… Continue Reading
Farm groups to Trump: family farms need emergency aid before 2026
Farm groups from across the country are calling for economic support to help producers dealing with depressed markets. Kam Quarles with Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and National Potato Council says the crisis facing family farms is much bigger than lost markets in China. “It’s also ag labor,” he says. “It’s also challenges with a very strong…… Continue Reading
Much cooler, but more seasonal air across the Heartland; fair, dry weather for most
The post Much cooler, but more seasonal air across the Heartland; fair, dry weather for most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
