Ag economist stresses importance of good grain marketing plans

A University of Nebraska Extension ag economist says farmers should consider price and date triggers when developing a good grain marketing plan. Jessica Groskopf tells Brownfield it’s important to set realistic expectations based on market trends. “Sometimes it’s, you know, gosh, I just need 10 cents more and the market may or may not give…… Continue Reading

IL Beef Expo returns expanded juniors shows

The communications director with the Illinois Beef Association says this weekend’s Illinois Beef Expo is again featuring expanded opportunities for junior exhibitors. Devin Bollman tells Brownfield last year’s expansion to three days of junior shows was a success. “Over the last several years, we’ve just grown to be such a big show we couldn’t squeeze…… Continue Reading

Nebraska Ag Committee hears testimony on bill to ban lab-grown protein

Nebraska’s Senate Ag Committee heard testimony this week on legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute lab-grown protein.   Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton is supportive of LB 246. “This legislation is necessary to protect consumers of real meat products from being misled by marketing of fake meat. The…… Continue Reading

Many unknowns for ag following USDA layoffs

There are many unknowns for agriculture following sweeping layoffs at USDA. State Senator Aric Putnam chairs the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and says he recently hosted a hearing on federal funding and policy with Minnesota Department of Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen. “We know there’s a USDA (and) we know there’s…… Continue Reading

Acreage decisions weighing on farmer’s minds

A board member with the American Soybean Association says many farmers likely have decisions still to make on some of their 2025 acres. Rob Shaffer, who farms in central Illinois, says he has a few fields that could go to either corn or soybeans. “Done a lot of planning, obviously, done a lot of hardship…… Continue Reading

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