$5 old crop corn sparks farmer selling

An ag economist says there’s been some back-and-forth movement in the commodity markets this week. “We’re down $.20 if we did a Monday-to-Monday trade,” said Ben Brown with the University of Missouri. Brown says expectations have been bullish. “Over a month and a half of an extended rally,” he said. “This is the correction that…… Continue Reading

Brevant seeds highlights importance of FFA, ag education

A retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds says FFA is helping shape the next generation of ag leaders. Caleb Quinlan says FFA gives students a chance to gain industry experience before they start their careers. “Being an FFA alumni, I thoroughly enjoyed my time wearing the blue jacket. I think everyone should have the opportunity…… Continue Reading

Ag land values see downward pressure

Farmland prices have been softening in the Midwest, and an ag economist says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows U.S. farmland prices fell for the ninth time in the last 10 months. “It’s what we expected and certainly what the bankers expected,”…… Continue Reading

CoBank projecting large increase in U.S. corn acreage

A recent survey shows U.S. farmers are projected to increase the amount of corn acreage planted this spring. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield there are several trends favoring corn. “We have a much tighter balance sheet this year, very strong demand in Mexico. We’ve had a strong demand story domestically, with…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower Tuesday with no trading activity except for powder on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5350.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.88. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0075 at $1.7925.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0250 at $2.3450.…… Continue Reading

Ag Secretary Rollins addresses USDA layoffs, talks strategy moving forward

The Secretary of Agriculture says the USDA is working to reinstate critical department employees following sweeping layoffs. Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield, “There has been some significant reinstatement on both sides.”  “Whether it’s in the avian flu, the scientific research, those who serve the farmers and the ranchers, or the Forest Service, we’ll continue to review that…… Continue Reading

Strong U.S. and Canada relationship is essential for agriculture

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food says fair trade between the U.S. and Canada remains a top priority.  Lawrence MacAulay says any disruption in trade, including tariffs, would be devastating to the ag sector. “Farm families, food processors, and consumers across the United States can count on Canada,” he says. “We have a one of…… Continue Reading

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