Ad Astra Radio Family Brands
HomeArticles Posted by Brownfield Ag News ( Page 214)

Author: Brownfield Ag News

Subscribe to this News Feed.
SHARE NOW

Export sales are up, but why?

U.S. corn and soybeans have been competitively priced on the global market and a grains analyst says that’s one reason there’s been an uptick in sales. Bryan Doherty is with Total Farm Marketing. “Importing countries in late winter or spring and even in summer... Read More.

Winners, losers, and the rest of us

Commentary. I pen this column before the results of Tuesday’s election are announced. My phone has been buzzing constantly for months with text messages from politicians in distant states, asking for money first and my vote second. Even after deleting and reporting these texts... Read More.

Cultural food fusion trends opportunity to increase demand

A U.S. Meat Export Federation market representative says the organization is leaning into culinary flavors to help grow demand for U.S. beef and pork. Gerardo Rodriguez says cultural food fusion trends have been a huge success. “The Asian gastronomy, they eat ramen, for example,”... Read More.

Farm labor questions remain with new administration

A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure... Read More.

Cash dairy prices steady to lower Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6175.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.75.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75 to $1.76.  Cheese barrels were down $0.02... Read More.

Farmers scrutinizing plans for 2025

With the harvest season winding down, many farmers are turning their attention to next year. Central Illinois farmer Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says current crop budgets likely mean some cutbacks. “Well, I mean, I think we’re going back... Read More.

Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact

Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm... Read More.

Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income expected to decrease

An ag economist says Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income is expected to decrease. Brad Lubben, with the University of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “A big drop in crop receipts, continued pressure on production costs and that ends up with about a $1.5 billion decline in... Read More.

Successful southern Illinois harvest wrapping up

An agronomist with Golden Harvest says most farmers in his territory are satisfied with the 2024 harvest season. Nate Prater, who covers the southern third of Illinois and portions of southwestern Indiana, tells Brownfield… “For the most part, I think guys were happy about... Read More.

Farmland sales continue slowdown

Farmland sales continued to slow this year. Compeer Financial director of appraisal Dave Dinderman says there’s been about a 20 percent decrease in sales compared to 2023. “And while that may not seem like much, that’s a continuation of a trend of fewer and... Read More.

Farmers say policy shifts are the biggest concern for 2025

An ag economist says farmers are worried about the potential ag policy shifts heading into 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says they surveyed farmers in latest Ag Economy Barometer about three weeks ahead of the election. “People were very concerned... Read More.
First Previous210211212213214215216217218Next Last