Tennessee farmer says he’s evaluating his crop mix for 2025

A northwest Tennessee farmer says the current high yield, low commodity price situation has him reevaluating his crop mix for 2025. David Nichols tells Brownfield he grows soft red winter wheat on their operation. “That price has recovered some lately,” he says.  “So we’re right in the beginnings of preparing to start planting that crop.…… Continue Reading

McDonald’s honors Michigan farmers for apple month

Michigan McDonald’s is recognizing apple growers this October for being an instrumental supplier partner. Ken Berg owns six McDonald’s restaurants across West Michigan and tells Brownfield he’s proud to see Michigan products regularly on the menu. “I think our customers have really said local is important,” he says. I think it’s also important for our…… Continue Reading

ASA talks about EPA’s final Application Exclusion Zone Rule

The director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reinstating its Application Exclusion Zone rule. Originally established in 2015, the Application Exclusion Zone Rule is part of the Farmworker Protection Act designed to reduce pesticide exposure. Kyle Kunkler says it will impact farmers starting this year. “Anyone who’s looking…… Continue Reading

Corn leaf aphid impact coming to light

An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the impact of this summer’s corn leaf aphid infestations are coming to light as harvest progresses. Chad Kalaher, who covers eastern and northeastern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “This year will probably go down as the year of the corn leaf aphid.”  He says, “So far, what we’ve seen, even in…… Continue Reading

Ethanol, DDGS exports up on month

U.S. ethanol exports improved from July to August. The Renewable Fuels Association says August ethanol exports were 141.2 million gallons, up 4% on the month, with strong month-to-month increases for several key customers canceling out decreases for some other major buyers. Canada took the top slot for the 41st month in a row, followed by…… Continue Reading

CME cash dairy prices lower Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.60.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.9275.   Two sales were recorded at $1.9325.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0525 at $1.88.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8625 to…… Continue Reading

Philippines trade mission visits West-Central Ohio farm

The director of market development for Ohio Corn and Wheat says the U.S. Grains Council Export Exchange is an opportunity to build trade relationships with other countries. Wendy Osborn says they recently hosted a delegation from the Philippines. “Their population has doubled,” she says. “It went from 53 million people to 119 million people, so…… Continue Reading

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