Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year

Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity prices. “If we have an upswing in price, try to just sell a little bit here and there, hopefully make a little bit, but I…… Continue Reading

Farmers could get a break on fuel prices

An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last year. “If you can find those places where you can save a little bit of dollars, I think you’ll definitely help your bottom line. When…… Continue Reading

Grassley says summertime E15 waiver is good news

The senior U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration’s fuel waiver allowing nationwide sales of E-15 during the summer months is good news. But Chuck Grassley says he hopes this is the last year a waiver will be needed. “Because I hope a bill that I co-sponsored, a bipartisan bill that would allow E15…… Continue Reading

Michigan potato growers increase funding options

Michigan potato growers have amended their assessment rates to allow for more checkoff collections in the future. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the change hasn’t increased funding for the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, but now farmers have more options. “The cost of research, marketing, and education continues to go up, and they just…… Continue Reading

Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our farmers want to talk about a lot.” Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says the impact of deer feeding is multiplied in times…… Continue Reading

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