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Frost and freeze impacts during harvest

An AgriGold agronomist says heavy frost and freeze warnings could reduce yield across the state. Steven Heightchew is based in southern Indiana. “Usually at a quarter milk line, you’re looking at anywhere from a one to five or six percent yield loss,” he says. “Frost will... Read More.

Policy over politics

Commentary. With only a couple of weeks left before Election Day, the battle for your vote has in some regions reached an almost uncomfortable intensity. In addition to candidates for various offices, many of us will see propositions, referendums, initiatives, and amendments on the... Read More.

CME butter demand still strong, cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5950.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5950 to $0.60.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.9425.   Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.93 to... Read More.

Crop insurance expected to pay across southern Minnesota

A farm management analyst in Minnesota expects a lot of crop insurance policies to pay out this year. Kent Thiesse says the region has dealt with weather challenges all season. “A lot of farmers will probably be able to collect some crop insurance on... Read More.

Kansas farmer says harvest has been variable

A central Kansas farmer says corn harvest has been variable. Jacquelyne Leffler tells Brownfield… “We thought it was going to be a tremendous crop and it was really good. It was above average, but there were definitely spots where there were 40 bushel differences... Read More.

Corn yields surprisingly good in parts of North Dakota

Corn yields are better than expected in some parts of the Upper Midwest. Brevant Seeds agronomist Lewis Kuppler is based in North Dakota and says the harvest is about 25 percent complete. “Overall, the crop is surprisingly good. We were expecting probably less than... Read More.

Michigan sweet cherry growers eligible for emergency assistance

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

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.

Ag economist says cotton demand a headwind

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.
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