A southeast Iowa farmer expects some harvest activity this week. Logan Lyon of Bluegrass tells Brownfield corn silage chopping is underway. “I know that there will be a couple guys opening up fields this week, which is probably a week to ten days early to those guys that decided to dry their corn down. But…… Continue Reading
Soybean, corn, wheat futures see short covering support
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade is taking a wait and see attitude to any potential frost damage from the weekend, while getting ready for the weekly crop numbers and Friday’s supply and demand report. The USDA says 64% of the soybean crop is in good to excellent shape, down…… Continue Reading
Corn harvest begins in northeast Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest has started in his area. Brett Niebling tells Brownfield recent moisture has slowed the pace down some but has high expectations for yield. “Early reports from the neighbors, it sounds like the corn is coming out at around 20-21 percent moisture. That’s pretty good.” The USDA says corn…… Continue Reading
Wet weather delays harvest in southwest Nebraska
A southwest Nebraska farmer says cool, wet weather has delayed the start of corn and soybean harvest. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield he started with high moisture corn last week. “It’s a little too wet yet. I’m afraid with the low temperatures that we’ve had. I don’t think we’ve had much change from the week prior…… Continue Reading
Reflecting on a challenging growing season
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging growing season. Eric Tipton raises corn and soybeans in Fayette County. “I don’t think that we are going to see that consistent above average yield all the way across the field,” he says. “I think where the crops are going to be good, they’re going…… Continue Reading
Harvest expected to begin next week
A southern Indiana farmer says he expects to start harvest on his operation next week. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “It’s all over the place. There’s spots that are pretty good. There’s fields that are absolutely terrible at best. Overall, we’ve been really dry here the last month or two, which is the exact opposite of…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer dealing with “very limited windows” to market grain
Grain marketing opportunities have been few and far between for many farmers this year. Mark Enninga of Fulda in southwest Minnesota says he hopes to sell some corn and soybeans out of the field this fall. “I’m just looking for opportunities when the market sees a little bit of concern or some good news, and…… Continue Reading
2025 CMA Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises, Ranked
How’s this for a snub: Last year’s CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year favorite has been locked out of all the major categories this year like it’s personal. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rep. Finstad says “about 30 percent” of farm bill still needs to get done
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says passing a skinny farm bill before the end of the year is a priority. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells Brownfield about 70 percent of legislation that makes up the farm bill was included in this summer’s reconciliation package. “We accomplished quite a bit in the reconciliation…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp emcees the Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention The post Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
