Farmers made and paid less in September than August. The USDA says the index of prices received fell 5.6% with losses in cattle, hogs, market eggs, and lettuce against gains in corn, broilers, turkeys, and milk. The index of prices paid was down 0.2% with decreased costs for feeder cattle, hay and forages, diesel and…… Continue Reading
Aquaculture is a growing market for U.S. soy
The board chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance says China’s growing demand for a sustainable and high-quality protein is an opportunity to expand U.S. soy exports. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield… “To see that big picture and to understand how it takes everybody doing their part to make sure that we successfully can get those products exported…… Continue Reading
Investing in prodution research benefits America’s soybean farmers
A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the United Soybean Board, says it’s all about finding ways to improve performance without increasing costs. “The areas that we’re focused on is either increasing that…… Continue Reading
Fall rains welcome for Kansas winter wheat
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says the recent rains are welcome for the winter wheat crop. “The reports look to be anywhere from 1 to 1.5 inches in areas.” Justin Gilpin tells Brownfield storms and rain developed along I-35 in central Kansas into the eastern part of the state, which helps winter wheat emerge and…… Continue Reading
Global drought concerns catch attention of wheat market
A market analyst says lower world wheat stocks are starting to catch the attention of the grain markets. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting says there’s drought in top wheat growing countries like the United States, Australia and the Black Sea region. Russia and Ukraine are expected to set a minimum price for…… Continue Reading
Divorced Couples Share the Moment They Knew Marriage Was Doomed
The divorce rate in America has hovered around the 50 percent mark for quite some time. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Sustainable ag practices and food security
Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges. North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking suggestions on ag production practices. “We take so much for granted on how we sustainably raise our crops and what we do,” Hemmes said, “and…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan Goes Toe-to-Toe Talking Tractors With 9-Yr-Old Farmer
This kid knows his stuff! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Check Your Wallet for Rare $1 Bills Worth Six Figures
Maybe it’s worth breaking that $10 for all ones. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Drought conditions leave elevated fire risks across Indiana
Dry conditions, soaring temperatures, and high winds have increased fire risks across Indiana this week. Melissa Widhelm is the associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center. “When we have dry grasses along ditches and we have dry crops, any kind of spark can really ignite things and that wind can take off,” she says.…… Continue Reading
