Some Iowa farmers increasing their corn acres

An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says some farmers in the state are shifting to more corn acres this year. Meaghan Anderson tells Brownfield prices are favoring corn over soybeans. “It just kind of depends on who you talk to. Some people are unexpectedly planning to go to more corn. There’s quite a few…… Continue Reading

Younger farmers more interested in early soybean planting

A farm business management instructor suggests younger farmers are more inclined to plant soybeans early. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says growers are interested in the practice. “What I am seeing on farm is more so the younger generation pushing for getting those beans planted right away. And maybe if they…… Continue Reading

Rural Mainstreet Economy falls again over tariff uncertainties

Pictured: Ernie Goss with Creighton University The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has revealed the rural economy continues to fall. Ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the index has fallen below growth neutral for the 19th time in the past 20 months. He says tariffs have been the biggest factor. “2023 farm income was…… Continue Reading

Farm bankruptcies on the rise

The director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says farm bankruptcies are on the rise. During a recent Soils for Success webinar, Paul Mitchell says 2024 marked the first increase in defaults since 2019. “The first upswing in a long time.”  He says, “We’re up 55% from ‘23. We’re still low…… Continue Reading

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