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Wisconsin farmer says soybeans okay, corn phenomenal

Monday, September 23

A western Wisconsin farmer is expecting yields that are above his production history, but nothing to brag about. Tom Gillis grows corn and soybeans near River Falls, not far from the Minnesota border. He tells Brownfield his soybeans need a little more time and...

Americans for Family Farmers take opposition of EATS Act to D.C.

Monday, September 23

A group of around 35 U.S. farmers recently took their opposition of the EATS Act to Capitol Hill. Illinois farmer Dave Bishop, who’s family operates a diversified organic farm in Logan County, says the bill seeks to limit a state’s ability to determine guidelines...

Beneficial, late-season rains from the southeastern Plains to the Midwest Corn Belt

Monday, September 23

Across the Corn Belt, a Frost Advisory was in effect early Monday in the upper Great Lakes region, mainly across northern Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota. Major Midwestern corn and soybean production areas are experiencing cooler weather, but no frost. Early Monday, showers have ended...

A mild/warm start to October for the Heartland; a few showers for parts of the eastern Corn Belt

Monday, September 23

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in the Southeast, extending...

Conserving Good Soil

Monday, September 23

Robert Alpers, a Prairie Home farmer, says farmers should gradually apply conservation farming practices such as planting cover crops. He also tells Brownfield that turning soil is a good measurement of success and will preserve productivity for generations. The post

Economist says no big surprises in latest Cattle on Feed report

Monday, September 23

A livestock economist says there still aren’t clear signs the cattle herd is growing. Scott Brown says beef cow slaughter for August dropped 22 percent from year-ago levels. “But if you asked me to give you January 1 beef cow inventory, I would probably...

Corn Seed Selection Questions

Monday, September 23

Before making a seed purchasing decision, Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Scott Jungman says there are several questions a grower should ask. He gives Brownfield answers to weed control, pest management, and yield potential need to be sought. The post

Hillsdale County sparking ag career interests

Friday, September 20

Community leaders in southern Michigan are encouraging students to consider a career in agriculture. Scott Welden tells Brownfield 11 schools came to his farm in Hillsdale County this week to learn about the diversity of job opportunities. “It wasn’t that long ago that there...

Waiting on a market bounce that never came

Friday, September 20

Jeff Pape is one of many row crop farmers facing some difficult marketing decisions as harvest gets going. “Kind of interesting talking to people that market ahead like I typically do, and just not having enough marketed this year is probably my only complaint...

Milk production rose slightly in August

Friday, September 20

Milk production rose slightly in August. USDA says production totaled 18.1 billion pounds, which was one-tenth of a percent more than August of 2023. USDA also revised the July figures down to 18.2 billion pounds, down three-tenths of a percent from a year ago. ...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 20, 2024

Friday, September 20

Dec. corn closed at $4.01 and 3/4, down 4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.12, down 1 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $317.40, down $2.50Oct. soybean oil closed at 42.16, up 41 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68 and 1/2, up 3 centsOct. live...

Cash cattle business develops Friday

Friday, September 20

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mostly higher, watching direct business develop and waiting for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. October live was up $2.50 at $182.47 and December was $2.07 higher at $183.20....