AgriGold agronomist urges farmers to watch moisture levels

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

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

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

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