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Farmland market softening continues

Friday, November 29

Pictured: David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag economist says a few factors have caused the farmland market to show signs of softening. David Widmar is with Agricultural Economic Insights and... Read More.

How long should you hold on to your leftovers?

Friday, November 29

‘Tis the season for holiday leftovers. But how long should you keep them in the fridge? Kenneth King with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says if you don’t want to risk food-borne illness, you should follow this timeline for leftovers. AUDIO: Healthy Living... Read More.

U.S. corn stocks expected to tighten in 2025

Friday, November 29

U.S. corn supplies are expected to tighten in 2025. Joe Barker with CHS Hedging says old crop ending stocks are around 1.9 billion bushels and falling, mostly because of good export demand. “So we’re going to need good production for 2025, maybe 92, 93... Read More.

USAID funding research into climate resilience in crops, improved use of precision technology

Friday, November 29

The U.S. Agency for International Development is funding research to study climate resilience in crops and improved use of precision technology. Kansas State University agronomy professor Vara Prasad tells Brownfield… “What we first want to do is to understand how these high temperature events,... Read More.

Christmas tree growers say prices not increasing for consumers

Friday, November 29

Christmas tree growers expect to keep prices stable with less inflationary pressure this year. Real Christmas Tree Board Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield nearly half of wholesale growers in their annual survey said their input costs were up less than five percent. “This... Read More.

A Winter “feel” for many; the “look” of Winter for some

Friday, November 29

Across the Corn Belt, cold, blustery weather prevails. Snow showers and squalls are raging downwind of the Great Lakes, mainly across Michigan, although flurries extend as far south as the Ohio Valley. Friday’s high temperatures should range from around 10°F in the Red River... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Association teaming with NRCS for more conservation opportunities

Friday, November 29

The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says a new three-year partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is bringing more conservation assistance to farmers. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, tells Brownfield it means more boots on the ground.... Read More.

A mixed week for export sales

Friday, November 29

The USDA is reporting a generally mixed week for U.S. export sales of commodities. With net sales of 2,490,500 MT, soybean sales were a marketing-year high, up 34 percent from the previous week and up 41 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were... Read More.

Nebraska 2024 net farm increase expected to decrease

Friday, November 29

An ag economist with the University of Nebraska says he expects 2024 net farm income to decrease for several reasons. On this week’s episode, Brad Lubben explains more about why the downtrend continues, despite records set the year prior. He also explains what changes... Read More.

Making More Effective Nitrogen Applications in Variable Soil Conditions

Friday, November 29

Many growers prefer to make nitrogen applications in the spring, but spring can bring unpredictable soil conditions. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services talks about how soil can play a role in the effectiveness of nitrogen... Read More.

Extension specialist says U.S. could turn to Canada to meet import needs

Friday, November 29

An extension beef specialist says the U.S. may need to consider other trading partners to fill the void left by the temporary suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says the U.S. may need to look to... Read More.

Females in Food turns 5

Thursday, November 28

A networking organization is working to close the gender gap in leadership positions throughout the food supply chain. Females in Food President Alyssa Badger tells Brownfield, “Eighty percent of food buying decisions globally are made by women, but only 24 percent of senior leader... Read More.