Commodity markets see mixed trade this week, economist says

An ag economist says there’s been mixed trade in the commodity markets this week. Greg McBride with Allendale says corn futures continue to evaluate Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report. “We did lower ending stocks by 7 million bushels, but the expectation was somewhere near 100 million that they were looking to decrease.” He tells…… Continue Reading

Eastern Corn Belt drought likely to linger

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the late summer drought in the eastern Corn Belt is likely to linger. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “We’ve got several climate reporting districts in Illinois, in Indiana and Ohio, parts of Kentucky and Tennessee that are not just having, like, a top ten, you know, driest…… Continue Reading

High-dollar farmland sales continue across Iowa, led by $24K per acre deal

A farm real estate specialist says farmland sales have been strong in Iowa despite challenging economic conditions. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says sale prices have been exceptionally high this month. “Just last week there was one farm in Mitchell County, which is north-central Iowa along the Minnesota border, that was 80 acres…… Continue Reading

Disease pressure, weather slow soybean progress in Nebraska

The summer’s cool, wet weather could push the start of soybean harvest to October for some Nebraska farmers. Jay Hanson farms between Omaha and Lincoln and says the crop may be a little behind, but yield potential still looks strong. “We’re just starting to see some soybeans yellow up.” In central Nebraska, Tyler Bose says…… Continue Reading

Ag lending expert urges early financial planning for farmers ahead of 2026

An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers be better positioned heading into 2026. Bob Siegel, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, says farmers should keep a close eye on their balance sheets.  “Having accurate data is a foundation for great decision making in these types of environments,”…… Continue Reading

Managing Water Hemp

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s weed specialist Chisty Sprague will discuss its impact on crop yield and how farmers can stay ahead of it. Listen to learn more. The post Managing Water Hemp appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Research looks at preventing phosphorus loss after applying manure

Manure is a valuable source of nutrients for the soil and future crops, but there are often nutrient losses after application.  Dr. Francisco Arriaga with the University of Wisconsin is studying phosphorus losses and ways to keep nutrients from washing away after a rain event based on timing and methods of manure application.  The post…… Continue Reading

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