Kansas State Fair 4-H
Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples covers the Kansas State Fair.
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Tight ag economy has farmers exploring creative financing solutions
Many growers are looking for more competitive lending options when it comes to financing their operations. Jordan Howe, senior territory sales manager at Nutrien Financial, says there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the ag economy. “Higher interest rates and tight margins for our...
Ag Outlook Forum
Carah Hart covers the KC Agribusiness Council meeting.
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Early ag economy pressures and how it impacts farmers
It’s no secret the economy is softening, but how is this affecting farmers and their bottom line? Cortney Cowley, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City discusses her team’s study into the early signs of pressure in the ag economy.
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Red Crown Rot awareness increasing in Illinois
The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says more of the state’s farmers are finding red crown rot in their fields. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield… “I wouldn’t say it’s spread.” She says, “I think it’s been here. It’s just a matter of...
Early season rain impacting Iowa crop
Channel Agronomist Neal Borgmeyer tells Brownfield excess rain early in the year caused a wide variety of planting dates and loss of nitrogen in parts of central and north central Iowa. Farmers should expect to see a huge swing in yields and moisture once...
Study examines corn response to nitrogen in various cropping systems
An extension soil health specialist is looking at the nitrogen response of corn using various conservation practices. Anna Cates with the University of Minnesota says her research project evaluates how short and long-term soil health practices, as well as conventional tillage practices in a...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 5, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.23 and 1/2, up 2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $322.40, down $3.40Oct. soybean oil closed at 41.69, up 97 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.74 and 3/4, down 6 centsOct. live...
Late diseases impacting Illinois soybean crops
The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers across the state are seeing late-season diseases impact their soybean fields. Stephanie Porter says she’s seeing a wide range of issues. “Some concerns with Phytophthora.” She says, “I’ve had calls on soybean...
Light cash cattle business develops Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by the week to date’s light, lower direct trade. October live was down $1.97 at $177.25 and December was $2.17 lower at $176.72. October feeders were $2.87 lower at $234.57 and November...
Central IL farmer expects drawn out harvest
A central Illinois farmer expects a long harvest season. Austin Rincker, who farms in Shelby County, says it’s been an eventful growing season. “I think we had more rain in July than what I can ever remember in a farming career.” He says, “Maybe...
Soybeans bounce back late on dry weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after a lower start to the session. Most forecasts have some scattered rain late this week, but outlooks into mid-month are generally dry. While the USDA and many private firms are projecting a record...
