Farm News

Farmer says winter wheat acres likely lower in South Dakota

Thursday, March 27

A farmer in south-central South Dakota says there’s last minute planting decisions being made as small grain planting continues. “I hate to say it, but there’s a lot of skepticism, not a lot of optimism, because the ag economy is pretty soft.” Bryan Jorgensen... Read More.

Pork export sales rise from recent lows

Thursday, March 27

Pork export sales bounced back last week. The USDA says pork sales recovered after two consecutive weeks of marketing year lows with Mexico buying nearly half of the total. Rice and soybean oil were the only other commodities to see week-to-week improvements in global... Read More.

Midwestern land values dip in 2024

Thursday, March 27

Midwestern farmland values experienced a slight decline in 2024. Luke Worrell, chair of the annual Land Values and Lease Trends survey by the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA), says an in-depth study of 2024 land transactions shows declining values amongst... Read More.

Farmers, ag professionals visit Wisconsin legislators

Thursday, March 27

A coalition of Wisconsin agriculture organizations brought farmers and agribusiness leaders to meet their elected officials Wednesday. Ag Day at the Capitol was a chance for farmers to tell their stories to lawmakers and lobby for what’s important for them as work on the... Read More.

Dry conditions will stick around western Corn Belt

Thursday, March 27

A state climatologist says timely rains will be crucial as the drought situation expands in South Dakota. Laura Edwards with South Dakota State University Extension says there’s already a moderate drought in effect for the entire state as spring planting begins. “We’ve already seen... Read More.

Heavican returns to Brownfield Ag News as Nebraska/Kansas reporter

Thursday, March 27

Brownfield Ag News is excited to announce that Kellan Heavican will be rejoining the team as the Anchor/Reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. His first day back is March 31, 2025. “Kellan is exceptionally well-suited to cover agriculture in Nebraska, his home state, where he... Read More.

Knowing Your Ground

Thursday, March 27

Every grower knows what parts of their field are best and which are worst. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomy expert with AgroLiquid says it’s important to have a plan for managing those lower-performing areas. The post Knowing Your Ground appeared... Read More.

New user guide can help with updated EPA labels

Thursday, March 27

A new user guide is available to help retailers and applicators navigate EPA’s updated pesticide label requirements for the upcoming growing season. “It’s like a checklist to make sure you’re following everything you need to follow.” Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association says... Read More.

Foreign animal disease threats weigh heavily on minds of pig farmers

Wednesday, March 26

Foreign animal diseases like African swine fever remain a serious threat to U.S. pork producers. Todd Selvik is a pig farmer from Waseca in south-central Minnesota. “We have ASF as being a huge concern, really any foreign animal disease always weighs heavily on everybody’s... Read More.

Tariffs heighten need for markets beyond international trade

Wednesday, March 26

An extension ag economist suggests farmers navigating trade uncertainty should explore additional market opportunities. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says tariffs are causing volatility and an added layer to risk management. “Trying to see how our markets do adjust to when these tariffs... Read More.

Corn concentration potentially in Western Plains and Upper Midwest

Wednesday, March 26

A market analyst expects a significant shift to more corn acres in the Western Plains and Upper Midwest this year. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says a trend has emerged within planting surveys to growers and from talking with farmers during the winter. “Whenever I... Read More.

How the protein market can target GLP-1 users

Wednesday, March 26

Studies show that high-protein diets can help GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) medication users be more successful in their weight loss efforts. Glynn Tonsor, an ag economist with Kansas State University, says GLP-1 users present a unique opportunity for protein industries, especially as the price... Read More.