As farm economy dips, some farmers look to expand production

A north central Illinois farmer says he’s still looking for ways to increase production in a down ag economy. David Mool, who’s based in northern McLean County, says even with lower commodity prices he’s still investing in some product trials this year. “We don’t do a lot, but you’re always kind of looking, you know,…… Continue Reading

Tar spot has been confirmed in every Indiana county

A Purdue Extension field crop pathologist says as farmers are making plans for next growing season, they may need to select hybrids that have a higher resistance to tar spot. Darcy Telenko says the disease was confirmed in all 92 counties in Indiana. “The disease is there every year,” she says. “The weather is going to dictate how…… Continue Reading

CME cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.5975.  Three sales were recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0575 at $1.9375.   Two sales were recorded at $1.93 and $1.9375.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0450 at $1.89.  Two sales were recorded at $1.86…… Continue Reading

2024 NAFB Convention

The Brownfield team will be in Kansas City, MO, for the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting. The post 2024 NAFB Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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