An economist at Rabobank says the tighter margins and economic uncertainty have farmers looking for more ways to finance their operations. Owen Wilson is the vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis. “During COVID, we saw lower demand for operating lines of credit,” he says. “It fell sector wide fell by about $25 billion,…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin dairy farmer survey released
Wisconsin’s ag secretary says a recent survey of the state’s dairy farmers helps guide the agency to better help them. Randy Romanski tells Brownfield survey responses were consistent. “A very clear indication that soil and water health, animal health remain priorities for Wisconsin farmers.” Romanski says another positive trend continued from the last survey. “Ninety-nine…… Continue Reading
Ohio State’s AgTech Innovation Hub highlights problem solving in the ag industry
The nationwide services director at Ohio Farm Bureau says Ohio State’s AgTech Innovation Hub is working to future proof the industry. Tim Hicks says the organization is collaborating with university researchers. “Our Executive Vice President, Adam Sharp, has been involved and engaged in the process and sits on the hub council that is involved in…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen Writes a Bible Verse on Wall of Storm-Ravaged Home
Wallen recently visited an area of Tennessee hit hard by Hurricane Helene flooding, and he left one home’s residents with a special reminder of their resiliency. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
World Dairy Expo highlights Wisconsin’s ag industry
Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Randy Romanski discusses agriculture, the dairy industry, and some of the trade and promotion efforts the state has that are tied to World Dairy Expo with Brownfield’s Larry Lee The post World Dairy Expo highlights Wisconsin’s ag industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Central IL farmer hopes to wrap up soybean harvest this week
A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to finish his soybean harvest this week. Derek Martin, who’s based in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “We’re in the home stretch of beans.” He says, “We’ve had some really good bean yields and we’ve had some average bean yields. Nothing that’s necessarily a home run. That seems to…… Continue Reading
A wide-range of temperatures ahead across the Heartland; a dry pattern to continue
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains and upper Midwest, while cooler-than-normal conditions will prevail from the central Gulf Coast into New England. Meanwhile, near- to below-normal precipitation is expected across most of the U.S. save for wetter-than-normal weather along…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift Makes Whopping $5M Donation to Hurricane Relief
Taylor Swift’s donation will help those affected by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
10 States Where You Don’t Have to Wear Seat Belt in Back Seat
The driver pays the price where it is the law. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Chevrolet Discontinuing Once Popular Model, Laying Off Workers
Chevrolet’s decision to end production of popular model sparks concerns about job losses and GM’s sedan offerings. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
