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Market extremes for farmland in 2024

The farmland market has seen some extremes this year in the Upper Midwest. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota calls 2024 “interesting” from an ag land values perspective. “I’ve heard rumblings of land auctions with no sales,... Read More.

September poultry production slightly higher

U.S. poultry production was slightly higher in September. The USDA says 4.361 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, less than August, but 1% more than September 2023. That included 3.937 billion pounds of chicken, 2% higher, and 413.379 million pounds of... Read More.

Corn manages to hold onto modest gains

Soybeans were mostly modestly higher, with nearby months pulled steady to lower late by spread trade. Export sales were up sharply on the week at 79.1 million bushels as China and Mexico led the way, with unknown destinations buying another 198,000 tons of 2024/25... Read More.

MSU digs into supply chain resiliency needs

Michigan State University is incorporating supply chain resiliency across agricultural and business programs to better prepare future industry leaders.   Ian Olson will lead the effort and serve a co-director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. “I think it’s good that there’s been a... Read More.

September red meat production up 1% on year

4.451 billion pounds of red meat were produced in the U.S. during September 2024. The USDA says that was 2% more than the September 2023 total, which was hit hard by a combination of slower slaughter paces and lighter weights. This year, beef production... Read More.

North central Iowa harvest results vary

An agronomist with LG Seeds says late season dryness is impacting some corn and soybean yields. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, tells Brownfield… “You could definitely tell where a lot of plant health faltered a little bit.”  He says, “You know,... Read More.

RaboResearch calls for healthy dairy margins ahead

An ag economist says he’s optimistic strong dairy prices will continue through the end of the year and into next. RaboResearch’s Lucas Fuess tells Brownfield, “We expect both higher milk prices and feed costs to be around their lowest levels in four or five... Read More.

Kansas to receive $9 million for drought mitigation projects

Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal government to enhance a pair of drought mitigation projects. Gov. Laura Kelly says $7 million will support a state project to divert water from the Little Arkansas River into the Kansas Equus Beds Aquifer. The remaining... Read More.

Seed production a year-round endeavor

Seed companies work year-round to ensure adequate supplies for farmers. Bayer Crop Science unit lead Tyler Reiner oversees the safety, quality, and production of Bayer’s commercial soybean processing facility near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. “So it would be planning for what we we’re going to... Read More.

Farmers encouraged to wait for anhydrous applications

An agronomist is encouraging farmers to hold off on fall anhydrous ammonia applications. Ryan Gentle, Illinois agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, says warm and dry conditions aren’t conducive to fertilizer applications. “We’re way too warm yet to be thinking about putting on fall anhydrous.” ... Read More.
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