Research shows biologicial crop inputs improve nutrient efficiency

A research agronomist says biological products are helping increase yields by increasing the crop’s ability to use fertilizer. Kip Jacobs from Mosaic Biosciences tells Brownfield so far, most of the big jumps in yield have come from new hybrids developed with traits for things like drought resistance, but nutrient use efficiency is changing how producers…… Continue Reading

The impact on the ag economy until new trade agreements are enacted

As the Trump administration continues to negotiate trade deals, it could be several months or years before they are completed.  Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says that creates uncertainty and added volatility. “We’re already seeing that, I think, show up and not only in the ag economy or some of the ag economy numbers…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices higher again Friday

Cash dairy prices were all higher for a second straight day Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0175 at $0.52. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.76.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.76 to $1.7650.  Cheese barrels were up $0.02 at $1.7550.  Two sales were…… Continue Reading

Chinese phosphate exports down

The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X says farmers need to keep an eye on the phosphate market. Josh Linville says China, the world’s largest phosphate exporter, has dramatically decreased exports in 2025. “Q1 is typically a low export period as they focus on their own spring demands, but this year is well below…… Continue Reading

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