Old crop marketing window getting smaller

The optimal window to market old crop grain is getting smaller. Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer says a lot of farmers stored more corn and soybeans than intended last harvest. “So if there’s one thought I’d leave you with is that once you get past June 15th, the market, the risk…… Continue Reading

NFU President:  Farmers need certainty

The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “Change always brings a lot of questions.”  He says, “I think answers will be forthcoming on where this new administration’s priorities are going to be.  But I think right now there’s a great deal of uncertainty, and I…… Continue Reading

Economist sees corn selling opportunities

An ag economist says there could be some selling opportunities for corn farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Opportunities for producers out there in that old crop market just to get some sales on the board and get started before the market really turns and starts thinking about potentially large corn acres here in…… Continue Reading

A big policy “to-do” list for agriculture

It remains to be seen if Congress can get a farm bill across the finish line in 2025. U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says, “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be tough.” He says America’s farmers and ranchers deserve the certainty of a five-year farm bill. “I have great confidence in our chairman, G.T. Thompson,”…… Continue Reading

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