Many corn farmers are preparing for tighter balance sheets in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jeff Coulter says fertilizer and crop protection products should be scrutinized. “We can think about what are the inputs that are essential and how to make the best of those, and also being timely with our agronomic practices.” He…… Continue Reading
Mississippi crops suffer during “very hot and dry” 2024
A difficult growing season is winding down for east-central Mississippi farmer Philip Good. “The entire south has gone through a very hot and dry year.” Good farms near Macon and says his corn yields were slightly below average. “Partially because so much of our (corn) is irrigated. But on our soybeans, our yields are definitely…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mostly steady Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were unchanged in very light trading except for butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.60. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.9275. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.88. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.0275 at $2.65. Twenty-two…… Continue Reading
Corn roots are the season’s report card
An agronomist with LG Seeds says a season’s report card is in the roots of the corn crop. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, says farmers can identify several issues by digging roots after harvest. “Kind of evaluating any type of roof damage, whether it be some type of insect pressure, disease, or…… Continue Reading
NPPC secures 9th circuit court victory for U.S. pork producers
The chief legal counsel for the National Pork Producers Council says a recent court ruling from the 9th circuit court is a major win for the U.S. pork industry. Michael Formica says animal activist groups tried to make changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s concentrated animal feeding operation rules. “This is a win for pork producers and…… Continue Reading
Farm bill discussions continue
The president of the National Farmers Union says the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees continue to have farm bill conversations. “That’s probably the best news we can hear at this point.” And Rob Larew says even in a lame duck session of Congress, big things can happen when everyone is aligned.…… Continue Reading
Farm bill likely put aside during lame duck session
A farm organization lobbyist is not expecting much progress on the farm bill during the lame duck session of Congress. Michael Torrey with Torrey Advisory Group says, “To come back on a 2.15 trillion dollar bill, and do that in 20 days is going to be a pretty high mark to hit.” Torrey tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner covers the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. The post 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the 2025 AFBF Annual Meeting The post 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
MBG Chair says clock is ticking for the future of blueberry growers
The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association says it’s only a matter of time before the high cost of labor and operating expenses put some growers out of business. Bill Fritz tells Brownfield his sixth-generation family farm has been growing blueberries since 1956. “We’ve got some serious issues and we’re just trying to survive,…… Continue Reading
