Pork export sales bounced back last week. The USDA says pork sales recovered after two consecutive weeks of marketing year lows with Mexico buying nearly half of the total. Rice and soybean oil were the only other commodities to see week-to-week improvements in global demand during the week ending March 20th. Export business is influenced…… Continue Reading
Farmers, ag professionals visit Wisconsin legislators
A coalition of Wisconsin agriculture organizations brought farmers and agribusiness leaders to meet their elected officials Wednesday. Ag Day at the Capitol was a chance for farmers to tell their stories to lawmakers and lobby for what’s important for them as work on the state budget begins. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau says along…… Continue Reading
Midwestern land values dip in 2024
Midwestern farmland values experienced a slight decline in 2024. Luke Worrell, chair of the annual Land Values and Lease Trends survey by the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA), says an in-depth study of 2024 land transactions shows declining values amongst some types of farmland. “The 2024 data showed that Class A…… Continue Reading
Dry conditions will stick around western Corn Belt
A state climatologist says timely rains will be crucial as the drought situation expands in South Dakota. Laura Edwards with South Dakota State University Extension says there’s already a moderate drought in effect for the entire state as spring planting begins. “We’ve already seen some oats and small grains get planted,” she says. “One of…… Continue Reading
Knowing Your Ground
Every grower knows what parts of their field are best and which are worst. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomy expert with AgroLiquid says it’s important to have a plan for managing those lower-performing areas. The post Knowing Your Ground appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Heavican returns to Brownfield Ag News as Nebraska/Kansas reporter
Brownfield Ag News is excited to announce that Kellan Heavican will be rejoining the team as the Anchor/Reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. His first day back is March 31, 2025. “Kellan is exceptionally well-suited to cover agriculture in Nebraska, his home state, where he has strong, long-standing relationships and a deep understanding of the local…… Continue Reading
New user guide can help with updated EPA labels
A new user guide is available to help retailers and applicators navigate EPA’s updated pesticide label requirements for the upcoming growing season. “It’s like a checklist to make sure you’re following everything you need to follow.” Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association says the checklist can be used to apply Endangered Species Act-compliant products…… Continue Reading
Tariffs heighten need for markets beyond international trade
An extension ag economist suggests farmers navigating trade uncertainty should explore additional market opportunities. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says tariffs are causing volatility and an added layer to risk management. “Trying to see how our markets do adjust to when these tariffs hit, and sort of do you have other avenues for growth…… Continue Reading
Foreign animal disease threats weigh heavily on minds of pig farmers
Foreign animal diseases like African swine fever remain a serious threat to U.S. pork producers. Todd Selvik is a pig farmer from Waseca in south-central Minnesota. “We have ASF as being a huge concern, really any foreign animal disease always weighs heavily on everybody’s mind.” He tells Brownfield the U.S. has been successful protecting the…… Continue Reading
Corn concentration potentially in Western Plains and Upper Midwest
A market analyst expects a significant shift to more corn acres in the Western Plains and Upper Midwest this year. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says a trend has emerged within planting surveys to growers and from talking with farmers during the winter. “Whenever I get north of I-80 and farther west, I’ve asked in every…… Continue Reading
