Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.4950. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.6475. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6275 to $1.6475. Cheese barrels were up $0.0050 at $1.6350. One sale was recorded at that price. …… Continue Reading
Farmer says winter wheat acres likely lower in South Dakota
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says there’s last minute planting decisions being made as small grain planting continues. “I hate to say it, but there’s a lot of skepticism, not a lot of optimism, because the ag economy is pretty soft.” Bryan Jorgensen sells certified seed and says there’s been more farmers buying spring…… Continue Reading
The acreage puzzle
An extension rice agronomist says spring acreage decisions are a toss-up in Arkansas. “It’s as big of jigsaw puzzle as we’ve seen in a long time, because nothing is penciling for anyone.” Jarrod Hardke with University of Arkansas Extension tells Brownfield more corn acres are possible and… “It looks like some of the others who…… Continue Reading
Pork export sales rise from recent lows
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
