A farmer in northwest Missouri says buyers in Mexico are still interested in GMO white corn from the United States. “Basically, they say it comes down to politics and changes in the different administrations.” Dylan Rosier from Holt County hosted a delegation of Mexican corn buyers on the farm last week as part of a…… Continue Reading
More farmers expected to take advantage of reduced interest rates
The co-founder of Farmers Business Network says now is a good time for farmers to evaluate their finances ahead of the 2025 growing season. Charles Baron tells Brownfield he expects many will take advantage of lower interest rates. “I think across the board, you’ll see a lot of action of kind of resetting loans that…… Continue Reading
10 Country Artists Who Make Great (And Easy) Halloween Costumes!
All you need are a few pieces to look just like your favorite country artist! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.96, down 9 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $315.30, up 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 41.90, down 143 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.85 and 1/4, down 13 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $187.92, up 35…… Continue Reading
Fall fieldwork progressing in Minnesota
Unseasonably warm weather in the Upper Midwest is allowing fall fieldwork to advance. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says she’s seeing a lot of tillage and fertilizer applications. “Fall tillage is certainly underway in a lot of areas. (The warm weather) has definitely inhibited some anhydrous being…… Continue Reading
Brantley Gilbert Explains Why His Baby Was Born On His Tour Bus
“She had a great night the night before so we thought we had a week left,” Gilbert says. “We didn’t.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Visa, Mastercard Overcharged ATM Fees — Now They’re Paying
If you think you’ve been the victim of unlawful ATM surcharges, this is good news for you. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘Duck Dynasty’: Phil Robertson Prays For Hurricane Victims
The ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch’s prayer for storm victims has gone viral. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crop exceeding expectations, Iowa farmer says
Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his 2024 crop has exceeded expectations. “I had heard some stuff from some guys that got started early and I thought there’s no way we could have 70-bushel beans. And, we’ve had some right around that area.” But he tells Brownfield yields have been lower in some of his…… Continue Reading
Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability
The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything more than a couple passes of tillage does not return on the bottom line for farmers.” He says, “Our most profitable farmers, the majority of…… Continue Reading
