Egg prices reach $4.95 national average in January

Egg prices continue to soar higher across the U.S. Dr. Valerie Kilders is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and focuses her research on food and agribusiness marketing. She tells Brownfield the Consumer Price Index for eggs was up 15% in January. “That’s the largest increase that we’ve seen…… Continue Reading

Crop insurance: Get the base acres right

A crop insurance specialist is urging producers to make sure the Farm Service Agency has the right base acre data. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial says, “You only get paid on 85% of your base acres, and that’s why it’s so important to know your base acres going in to make the right decision.” Boen…… Continue Reading

Importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers

A nutrient management specialist is stressing the importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers. John Stoffer with Corteva Agriscience tells Brownfield most farmers understand the need for N stabilization in the fall. “However, many of those farmers will tell me they don’t need to stabilize in the spring or at side-dress just because nitrogen is applied so…… Continue Reading

Fall fertilizer purchases bringing a sense of security

The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s thankful to have the inputs he needs for spring as tariff threats create more market uncertainty. Mark Senk tells Brownfield fertilizer buying has been especially unpredictable. “Phosphorus especially has been very expensive for last couple years,” he says. “We do not seem to be getting any relief from…… Continue Reading

Year of caution

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says his farming operation is approaching 2025 with caution. Brian Duncan, who raises grain and livestock in Ogle County, tells Brownfield capital expenditures are being scrutinized. “Caution until we see some solid direction on some of these issues, whether it be trade or biofuels is probably the farmer…… Continue Reading

Ohio Corn and Wheat wants a fix for year-round E-15

Ag groups across the country are optimistic year-round E-15 will become a reality in 2025. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, says it’s been a long time coming. “It’s just been this question mark of how we can get this thing done,” he says. “We were close and it got…… Continue Reading

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