An economist says the ag equipment market’s downturn has occurred in a relatively short period of time. “In 2022 there had been a record amount of purchase activity going on,” said David Widmar, co-founder of Agricultural Economic Insights. Widmar says a higher interest rate environment along with lower commodity prices has created some purchasing challenges…… Continue Reading

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending August 15th are running ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current respective marketing years. The 2024/24 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat, while 2023/24 started September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round…… Continue Reading

The Farm for Soy Innovation is an essential research platform for Missouri soybean farmers. Missouri Soybeans Conservation and Farm Operations Director Clayton Light says each of the 285 acres will serve a purpose and benefit the farmers throughout Missouri. The post Light on Every Acre appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

It is crucial for Missouri soybean farmers to have unbiased data, and the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation is a great place to showcase their research. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s immediate past chairman Aaron Porter says the research they are doing needs to be beneficial to the farmers’ bottom line. Showing research that will…… Continue Reading