N Rate Risk Protection Program

Practical Farmers of Iowa is providing a way to protect potential revenue loss when reducing nitrogen use. PFI farm viability coordinator Chelsea Ferrie says the N Rate Risk Protection Program lessens the risk for farmers cutting nitrogen rates. “We know there are a lot of potential environmental benefits when reducing nitrogen in regards to water…… Continue Reading

Slotkin pushing for farm policy action in lame duck

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says passing a new farm bill is a top priority for the lame duck session. Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin tells Brownfield, “I think we can really get a lot of work done between November 6th and December 31st and that’s our job, that’s our mandate.” “The farm…… Continue Reading

Northern Minnesota farmer on harvest: “very, very pleased”

Northwest Minnesota farmer Theresia Gillie recently finished harvest and says wheat yields were outstanding. “Had some discounts for protein and things like that, but I ran out of room in my bin. And we just hate that, we ran out of space. And I just finished soybeans on Sunday and they were a little bit…… Continue Reading

Southwestern Illinois harvest progressing

A southwestern Illinois farmer says harvest has been good so far. Kenny Hartman, Jr., who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve harvested some corn, we’ve harvested some beans.”  He says, “We’ve got some very good crops this year. I know last year we were in one of them droughty areas…… Continue Reading

Declining income expectations have farmers concerned about their financials

An ag economist says farmers are expressing more concern about their farm balance sheets for 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield farmers surveyed in the latest Ag Economy Barometer are worried lower commodity prices are impacting operations.  “Even with expectations for very strong yields in many locations, the strong yields…… Continue Reading

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