Farm News

Grassley expects another farm bill extension

Wednesday, September 4

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley expects another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill to be included in the temporary spending bill Congress is likely to pass in the coming weeks. “I think we’d be better off if we had a five-year farm bill, but...

New Holland unveils CR10 combine

Wednesday, September 4

New Holland unveiled it’s CR10 combine during the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Cash crop product specialist J Cole Sanford tells Brownfield the harvester features a new drive system, cleaning shoe system, and IntelliSense technology. The post

Drought expansion continues in Ohio

Wednesday, September 4

A north-central Ohio farmer says drought conditions are starting to linger into his area of the state. Steve Reinhard raises soybeans, corn, wheat, malting barley, and hay near Bucyrus. “We’ve gone about four weeks now without any water,” he said. Speaking to Brownfield at...

South America remains big influence on crop prices

Wednesday, September 4

South American crop production continues to influence U.S. corn and soybean prices. Paragon Economics risk manager Jamey Kohake says 2024 has been challenging for growers in Brazil. “Mainly just planting weather, is it going to dry out and maybe switch some acres? Or get...

Push for year-round E15 ramping up as 2025 nears

Wednesday, September 4

Biofuel groups are still pursuing a federal fix for year-round E15. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development for the Renewable Fuels Association, says yearly summer waivers are not a long-term solution. “Next year the springtime is going to be...

Low farm income anticipation weighs on future expectations

Wednesday, September 4

Farmers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer are expressing greater concern about how weakening commodity prices could impact farm income. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture says… “The Farm Financial Performance Index gave us one of the weakest readings...

How autonomy is revolutionizing ag productivity

Wednesday, September 4

The founder and CEO of Sabanto Ag says autonomous technology is making the ag sector more productive. Craig Rupp says new AI technology can help farmers who don’t want to buy new equipment. “You’re going to see autonomy over the years being more and...

Incoming NCBA president weighs in on farm bill, uncertainty in the ag economy

Wednesday, September 4

The incoming president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s eager to see the farm bill cross the finish line. Buck Wehrbein tells Brownfield he likes what the U.S. House proposed earlier this year. “For cattlemen, it’s a good farm bill. The Vaccine...

Allendale yield survey close to USDA projections

Wednesday, September 4

A brokerage firm’s survey of farmers shows corn and soybean yields are not much different from USDA’s recent predictions. Lynsey Such with Allendale tells Brownfield their survey shows corn yields slightly below USDA’s estimate. “The USDA is at 183.1. Our survey would suggest 182.5...

CME cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday

Wednesday, September 4

Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5650. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $2.23. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down...

Farmers still investing in new technologies

Wednesday, September 4

The general manager of a central Illinois based precision ag dealer says many farmers are still investing in new technology despite the economic slowdown. Lloyd Lewis, with Linco Precision, tells Brownfield… “It’s a broad spectrum.” He says, “Some are looking to upgrade their planters....

ISU cover crop research showing economic benefits

Wednesday, September 4

A professor of agronomy at Illinois State University says research is showing the economic benefits of cover crops. Dr. Rob Rhykerd says the practice is a long-term investment. “In the first few years, you might not really see these returns, but after you know...