Farm News

Some poultry farmers still need help with Pure Prairie Poultry’s shutdown

Wednesday, October 16

Some contract poultry farmers in western Wisconsin are still figuring out how to move forward after their processor, Pure Prairie Poultry shuttered its operations without notice. One of them is Terry Filla. He says, “Currently, we have roughly 60-62 thousand birds with no feed.... Read More.

Michigan sweet cherry growers eligible for emergency assistance

Wednesday, October 16

Northern Michigan sweet cherry growers can now receive federal disaster assistance following significant insect and disease damage. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the request to USDA after farmers lost up to 75 percent of their crop following the mild winter and warm, wet early growing... Read More.

Study points to ag repercussions from tariff-induced trade war

Wednesday, October 16

New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association indicates U.S. farmers would suffer while export competitors benefit from a tariff-induced trade war. Farmers for Free Trade president Bob Hemesath says when the U.S. imposes tariffs, it usually comes at the cost of agriculture. “Whoever... Read More.

Asgrow Offering New Products for 2025

Wednesday, October 16

The Asgrow brand will offer 21 new XtendFlex products to farmers for the 2025 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discusses the brand’s product lineup for 2025. The post Asgrow Offering New Products for 2025 appeared first on... Read More.

Ag economist says cotton demand a headwind

Tuesday, October 15

An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says demand continues to be a headwind for the U.S. cotton market this year. Scott Stiles tells Brownfield the biggest cotton buyer, China, is expected to purchase less cotton than last year. “Last year, their imports... Read More.

Kentucky crop update: 76% corn, 42% soybeans harvested

Tuesday, October 15

There have been very few weather delays for Kentucky farmers during harvest. Caleb Ragland says they’ve wrapped up corn yields were surprising – especially with how hot and dry the growing season was. “Some certain details really paid huge dividends this year,” he says.... Read More.

Better-than-expected corn and soybeans in NW MO

Tuesday, October 15

A farmer in northwest Missouri says the harvest is well ahead of schedule and has been surprisingly good this year. Dylan Rosier tells Brownfield his hopes weren’t too high for corn this fall. “We were probably looking at close to a record yield on... Read More.

Iowa corn harvest at 45%, soybeans 81% harvested

Tuesday, October 15

Harvest is well ahead of the usual pace in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn harvest, at 45 percent done, is three days faster than a year ago and nearly a week ahead of the five-year average. Soybeans are 81 percent harvested,... Read More.

A lower net farm income expected in MO

Tuesday, October 15

Missouri’s net farm income is expected to decline again this year for the second year in a row. In a new report, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center says 2024 net farm income is $3.66 billion. However, this is... Read More.

Mississippi River levels critically low

Tuesday, October 15

The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says he’s concerned about the decreasing water levels along the Mississippi River. Mike Steenhoek says Hurricane Helene provided only a short-term boost to waterways. “That water has largely expelled through the system and so now we’re back... Read More.

Minnesota soybean harvest 2 weeks ahead of normal

Tuesday, October 15

Minnesota farmers took advantage of another week of mild fall weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says with more than six days suitable for fieldwork, soybean harvest advanced to 88 percent with corn 43 percent harvested. The pace for soybeans is almost two weeks... Read More.

Good yields, dry crops in central South Dakota

Tuesday, October 15

A central South Dakota farmer says corn and soybean harvest are moving quickly and the crops have yielded well. But Chuck Todd in Sully County tells Brownfield corn and soybeans have come out of the field very dry. “Soybeans were a little hard to... Read More.