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The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two kinds of farmers.”  He says, “Those who have not used cover…… Continue Reading

Study finds potential solution for timelier commodity program payments

An ag economist says a multiyear risk program (MYR) could offer farmers a timelier method for delivery of commodity program payments than the current ARC/PLC programs. Carl Zulauf, a professor emeritus at Ohio State University, co-authored a study that suggests shifting payments to the beginning of the year. “It really does help to have the…… Continue Reading

Unprofitable harvest finishes early

A Michigan farmer says optimism after an early harvest season is being overshadowed by a grim price outlook. John Burk tells Brownfield he’s concerned there won’t be many opportunities to market this year’s crop at a profit. “Right now I’m at a loss I guess for pricing, it’s just there’s no good price opportunities out…… Continue Reading

2025 corn prices have the potential to rally

A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says corn prices could rally next year. Bryan Doherty says taking a long-term approach is key. “It’s a cheap commodity in relationship to the cost of producing it, and it’s a cheap commodity in relationship to where the price was,” he says. He tells Brownfield producers should be…… Continue Reading

Another strong month for ethanol exports

U.S. ethanol exports remain on a record pace. The Renewable Fuels Association says the September total of 148.5 million gallons was up 5% from August. Canada took the top slot for the 42nd month in a row, pulling in nearly half of all monthly shipments, followed by the United Kingdom, European Union, Colombia, and Mexico.…… Continue Reading

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