Farm News

Ongoing trade tensions could impact long-term demand

Monday, March 31

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade tensions could impact demand for US agricultural products. Ian Sheldon says large trading partners are starting to divert sales to other markets. “What’s happening with China is just exacerbating a shift that was already... Read More.

Fieldwork underway in parts of Iowa

Monday, March 31

Some Iowa farmers have begun spring fieldwork. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says weather has generally been mild recently. “A lot of what I’ve seen in the last week or so has been dry fertilizer getting spread on fields, I’ve seen anhydrous... Read More.

Several global weather issues could impact U.S. markets

Monday, March 31

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says several global weather issues could soon have an impact on U.S. commodity markets. Eric Snodgrass says he’s closely monitoring dry areas of eastern Brazil. “They do grow safrinha crop, but it’s about 15%.” He says,... Read More.

WPS Farm Show is growing

Monday, March 31

Wisconsin’s largest farm show is growing even larger. Matt Cullen with the WPS Farm Show tells Brownfield this year’s show needed more display space. “We’re adding a second outdoor exhibitor tent to be able to provide even more solutions and products for our guests... Read More.

Growers encouraged to stay “up-to-date” on new herbicides

Monday, March 31

Farmers are encouraged to stay informed as new herbicides enter the market. University of Minnesota Extension educator Eric Yu says products continue being developed to help combat resistant weeds. “We actually had a recent study where we found six-way resistant waterhemp populations here in... Read More.

Cash rents decline in 2024

Monday, March 31

An ag economist at the University of Illinois says revenues from cash rents were down in 2024. Gary Schnitkey says recent surveys of farm managers show slight declines in cash rents across the state. “We saw farm managers reduce their cash rents and did... Read More.

Recalibrate for a Solid Corn Foundation

Monday, March 31

Laying a solid foundation is one way to set cornfields up for success this year. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says last year’s wet spring, followed by a dry period, created weed control challenges across the board. He tells Brownfield, farmers can recalibrate... Read More.

Midday cash livestock markets

Friday, March 28

Direct cash cattle trade activity remains at a standstill. Buyers and sellers are facing off – and it will come down to who breaks first. There’s been a handful of deals in Iowa at $222 live, that’s sharply higher than last week’s weighted average... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28

May corn closed at $4.53 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.23, up 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $293.50, down $1.00May soybean oil closed at 45.16, up 89 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 3... Read More.

As April 2nd date looms, long-term tariff concerns grow

Friday, March 28

An ag economist is voicing concerns about how additional tariffs could impact the long-term viability of the ag industry. Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says he’s worried about the future of ag exports. “I don’t see the US signing any free trade agreements with... Read More.

Not much change year-over-year for input costs, Iowa farmer says

Friday, March 28

A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs are one of his biggest concerns heading into the growing season. “To me, unfortunately it’s about the same as what we were last year and it’s a lot lower (grain) price than what we were looking at,”... Read More.

Vilsack: U.S. tariff response matters

Friday, March 28

A former U.S. ag secretary says it matters how countries respond to U.S. trade tariffs. “It’s not as if we have markets in the United States where excess grain can go.” Tom Vilsack says that’s why U.S. agriculture relies so much on exports. And... Read More.