A grain and oilseed analyst with Terrain says row crop profitability could come down to luck for many farmers this year. Marc Rosenbaum says margins for corn, soybean, and wheat are expected to hover near breakeven. “Some folks will do ok, some folks are going to be tight, and as the averages show, there’s going to be some…… Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Episode 9 Pictures Reveal Ainsley’s Nemesis Is Back
Just two more episodes of ‘Landman’ Season 2 remain. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Yield adjustments are expected in January USDA report
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says USDA is expected to lower corn and soybean yields in the upcoming supply and demand report. “We don’t get a great picture of that yield until you get all of it harvested and you know what’s in the bin.” Ben Brown says the late season dryness…… Continue Reading
Riley Green Was Sure His Exes Would Text Him After This
Riley Green’s getting a lot of attention lately, but it seems his exes are keeping their distance. What gives? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
October ethanol, DDGS export numbers solid
Ethanol exports continued to hold to their record pace late in 2025. The Renewable Fuels Association says 185 million gallons of ethanol were exported during October, rising 25% from September, reflecting the ongoing solid demand from several key U.S. customers. Canada maintained its top spot, including 83% of the record monthly shipments of denatured ethanol,…… Continue Reading
University of Illinois research says more acres are needed to make combine investments pay
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says increased machinery costs continue to squeeze farmers’ profits. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says research shows it’s taking more acres to make new combine investments profitable. “At 1800 acres, we’re looking at $75 versus something at 3000 in the still high…… Continue Reading
Building a Fertilizer Budget
Farmers will likely need to maximize investments in their crop nutrient program in 2026, and it starts with knowing where to spend dollars and where to cut back. Listen to this Managing for Profit to learn more. The post Building a Fertilizer Budget appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower except for nonfat dry milk Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at 0.70. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 at $1.33. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3350 to $1.36. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at 1.4000. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down 0.02 to 1.3025. Twelve sales were recorded ranging from 1.3025 to 1.32. Nonfat dry milk was…… Continue Reading
Ag policy expert: ad-hoc farm aid payments ignore deeper problems in agriculture
An associate professor of ag policy at the University of Illinois says more ad-hoc assistance from the Trump administration or Congress isn’t addressing the bigger problems facing agriculture. “It’s merely an attempt to kind of bridge over the problems and I guess hope they don’t continue.” Jonathan Coppess says the U.S. should be finding ways…… Continue Reading
Some rural Indiana townships could face consolidation under new proposed legislation
New legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could change how some rural communities operate. District 16 representative Kendell Culp says House Bill 1315 would dissolve or consolidate certain townships with budgetary restrictions or lack their own emergency services by January 1, 2028. “We’re looking at a few opportunities to have less units of government,” he…… Continue Reading
