Ag economist: U.S. corn crop still likely big

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says more will be known about the size of the U.S. corn crop this week. “There’s an old saying that big crops get bigger and I think we’re looking at a pretty sizeable crop here.” But Ben Brown says there have been some corn pollination issues reported…… Continue Reading

Indiana 4-H members awarded 2025 Supreme Drive Champions

Six 4-H members were named champions during this year’s Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive. The winners include: Supreme Champion Gilt: Colt McComb, Noble CountySupreme Champion Ewe: Jacob Thompson, Boone CountySupreme Champion Percentage Doe: Ethan Dowell, Benton CountySupreme Champion Full Blood Doe: Tegan Walker, Clinton CountySupreme Champion Dairy Heifer: Breanne Freeman, St. Joseph CountySupreme Champion Dairy…… Continue Reading

Indiana Corn Marketing Council currently in new board member election process

An Indiana corn farmer says the checkoff plays a critical role in helping add value to U.S. corn. Mathew Lucas, vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, tells Brownfield, “Our programming can typically be broken down into four buckets, that being market development, economic sustainability, value creation, which is effectively new uses, and producer…… Continue Reading

Instability in the ag land market

An ag real estate specialist says there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield on and off again tariffs, ag policy questions, and global unrest all could factor into ag land prices in the months ahead.  And he says it’s happening at a…… Continue Reading

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