Farm News

Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income expected to decrease

Wednesday, November 6

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

Wednesday, November 6

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

Wednesday, November 6

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

Wednesday, November 6

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.

Managing Different Levels of Corn Insect Pressure

Wednesday, November 6

Above and below-ground insects can have a devastating impact on corn fields. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based DEKALB technical agronomist Rachel Willis says Bayer’s new lineup can help farmers protect their fields in 2025. The post Managing Different Levels of Corn Insect Pressure... Read More.

Rain lingers in the Ohio Valley; new moisture pattern breaks-out on the western Plains

Wednesday, November 6

Across the Corn Belt, a storm system crossing the upper Midwest is producing widespread rain and slowing or halting fieldwork. A wide temperature gradient exists across the storm, with Tuesday’s Midwestern high temperatures expected to range from near 45°F in much of Minnesota to... Read More.

Rapid dry-down of soybeans an issue during harvest

Wednesday, November 6

The rapid dry-down of soybeans was a significant issue for many farmers in the Upper Midwest during harvest. Nick Peterson farms near St. Cloud in central Minnesota. “It was really a struggle because the beans dried down so fast, but there were still areas... Read More.

Alfalfa report released

Wednesday, November 6

The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has released their latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings report. The annual report gives an extensive listing of 121 alfalfa varieties available in the U.S. and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, and how each held... Read More.

Colombia continues to be a bright spot for U.S. pork exports

Wednesday, November 6

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says Colombia remains a great export market for U.S. pork. Homero Recio, the USMEF Latin American representative, says pork exports are up 48 percent. “The overall pig, it’s like a puzzle,” he says. “It has different parts, different pieces... Read More.

Rains soak dry SW MO soils, flood SEMO

Tuesday, November 5

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in southern Missouri says the recent rains have hit the southeast part of the state the hardest. Mark Burchfield tells Brownfield it’s a very flood prone part of Missouri and there are flood warnings in affect through... Read More.

Farmers should consider potash purchases with possible Belarus production cut

Tuesday, November 5

A fertilizer market expert is not surprised about recent reports saying Belarus potash production and exports might be reduced. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield potash saw a huge price correction coming out of the 2021-2022 spike, with prices dropping to about a third... Read More.

Recent rains welcome in southwest Missouri

Tuesday, November 5

An extension livestock specialist says the widespread, heavy rains that have fallen across southern Missouri will replenish dry ponds, soil moisture and could sprout winter annual forages. Patrick Davis with University of Missouri Extension says forage growing season is winding down, but there were... Read More.