Wet summer having mixed impact on central Minnesota crops

A central Minnesota farmer says frequent rain this summer has had a mixed impact on crops. John Mages farms in Stearns County. “Our area has had quite a bit of rainfall, so on the heavier soils there is a little bit of nitrogen deficiency (and) things like that. But as you go on kind of…Continue Reading

Mixed, mostly bearish, week for export sales

The USDA reports a mixed week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn and soybeans during the week ending August 7th hit marketing year lows due to big cancelations by some key buyers, but that’s not uncommon this late in the marketing year and new crop sales were solid. New crop corn demand has been…Continue Reading

Farmer leaders concerned about dismal financial outlook

Leaders of state farm organizations are concerned about a dismal financial outlook for many producers. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says the U.S. is expected to harvest a record corn crop this fall. “Overall, the crop looks very good and you’ve got low prices. So that’s a concern, (plus) the high inputs and low…Continue Reading

Governor’s Sale of Champions supports ag’s next generation

Governor JB Pritzker says the annual Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair is a chance to spotlight the top youth livestock exhibitors in the state. “On behalf of the entire state of Illinois, congratulations.”  He says, “Congratulations on all your successes and today’s outstanding achievement. We can’t wait to see all that you…Continue Reading

CONAB: big Brazil crops get bigger

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its already record large corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn at 137.005 million tons, 3.8% more than last month and 18.6% above last year, on a record average yield and larger planted area. The second crop corn harvest is more than 80% complete, with…Continue Reading

USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Kyle Durham

Kyle Durham is a Missouri director on the United Soybean Board serving in his second year and is involved with an innovation and technology committee. He tells Brownfield more about how the Soy Checkoff is helping drive global demand and expanding to new markets. Listen now to find out how the Soy Checkoff investments are…Continue Reading

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