The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says drought could continue to be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026. Melissa Widhalm says despite recent winter weather patterns, much of the Eastern Corn Belt continues to face moderate to extreme drought conditions. “We’re down about 6 to 8 inches below normal,” she says. “That’s even…… Continue Reading
Some rootworms now resistant to pyrethroids
Researchers have discovered another crop pest that is resistant to the main treatment tool available to farmers. Dr. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield some corn earworms have developed a resistance to pyrethroids and it’s time to start looking for alternative tools. “This corn earworm has actually gone through and hybridized with…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Ag Expo brings cutting-edge technology and global exhibitors
The marketing director with the Nebraska Ag Expo says this year’s show will feature new, innovative technology to help producers boost efficiency on their operations. Cindy Feldman says it will be the largest group of ag technology companies in the Midwest. “They’re trying to get their products and services to market the fastest because…… Continue Reading
Depressed ag economy resulting in increased farmer mental health concerns
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois says a depressed ag economy is weighing on farmers’ mental health. “Comparing these economic times that we’re in now to what happened back in the 80s, we’re not quite at that point, but everybody’s stressed right now.” Emily Hansen says the number of farm families seeking…… Continue Reading
Used equipment market holding strong
An Illinois-based auction agent says the low commodity prices aren’t slowing down the used equipment market. Mark Larsen, with Kyle Kelso Auctioneers in Macomb, says escalating prices for new equipment and depressed farm incomes have many farmers looking for operational upgrades in the used market. “They’re suffering sticker shock. Not everybody buys new.” He says,…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol production hits high as output surges to meet demand
U.S. ethanol production surged to an all-time high last week as producers try to meet expected demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.126 million barrels, per day, up 13,000 on the week and 53,000 on the year. That is the third time this year ethanol production has set a new high-water mark.…… Continue Reading
Cattle industry cites tight supplies as Trump targets rising beef costs
The high retail price of beef became a target of the Trump administration late this year. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there are several reasons consumers are paying more. “When you have a shrinking herd, which is what we have right now, due to drought. And you have high demand from…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed again Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.3950. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3950 to $1.40. Cheese barrels were down $0.0550 at $1.4450. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0050 at $1.4650. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4625 to $1.4650. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.1575. No sales were recorded. The post Cash dairy prices mixed again Wednesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
MInka Kelly Reveals Changes Coming to ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2
“I think I like the season even better.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
From Zurich to Germany: Minnesota soybean growers promote ag products and innovations
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association recently took part in a European trade mission. Darin Johnson, who farms in southeast Minnesota, says the trip started in Zurich, Switzerland. “A little different scale than what we see in the U.S., so they actually had a lot of questions for us. Especially from looking at…… Continue Reading
