Farm News

Farmers remain concerned about tight margins

Tuesday, March 25

A cooperative leader says their member farmers are concerned about margins going into planting season. Joshua Grunnet with Alcivia Cooperative tells Brownfield there has been a lot of volatility. “They’ve got a keen eye set for what their inputs are going to be once... Read More.

Ag security threats extend beyond cybersecurity

Tuesday, March 25

Farmers and agribusinesses are exploring ways to keep ag industry more secure. Brad Fruth, director of innovation with Beck’s Hybrids, says threats extend far beyond cybersecurity. “It’s also insider threats and making sure who’s coming through your doors is supposed to be there,” he says. “It’s physical security, and... Read More.

Ag exports at risk if fees imposed on Chinese-built ships

Tuesday, March 25

Several ag organizations say a proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to impose fees on Chinese-built ships would harm U.S. agriculture. “The consequences would basically be little, if any, ag exports from the United States,” says Chuck Conner with the National Council of... Read More.

USA Rice: ad-hoc economic relief appreciated

Tuesday, March 25

Jamison Cruce with USA Rice says USDA’s new Economic Commodity Assistance Program will help rice farmers dealing with high input costs and declining prices. “Rice was a commodity that didn’t experience a run-up in prices back in the early 2020s.” Rice farmers are eligible... Read More.

Segregating Michigan Soybeans

Tuesday, March 25

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the vice president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, who is working to grow all non-GMO soybeans in his rotation. Hear from Sanilac County farmer Scott Wilson on what it looks like to grow the specialty soybeans... Read More.

Investing in Communities and Making a Difference

Tuesday, March 25

Each year, the Missouri Beef Industry Council sets aside funding to support Beef Promotion Grants that are made available to local organizations. In this episode, grant recipient Tracy Crumbaugh, the Business Education Instructor at the Saline County Career Center, shares how the funds impact... Read More.

Proper planter setup can put more profit in your pocket

Tuesday, March 25

It’s often said that the planting pass is the most critical trip farmers will make through their fields, and paying attention to details can help put the most yield in the bin. Beck’s agronomist Joey Heneghan shares some planter research focusing on closing wheels... Read More.

Assessing a fertilizer budget

Monday, March 24

An agronomist says farmers have been assessing their fertilizer budgets. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says, “We’re dealing with a questionable marketplace where we have high interest rates, high input prices, but still those low commodity prices. We’ve been talking with guys about going back... Read More.

Iowa Corn VP discusses issues impacting profitability

Monday, March 24

The vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says several issues are impacting producer profitability. Mark Mueller tells Brownfield decreases in farm expenses are needed but those can take some time to develop. “All of agriculture, and corn farmers in particular, have been... Read More.

Courtade grateful for community backing

Monday, March 24

Michigan Farm Bureau’s Ag Educator of the Year winner says agricultural education needs the support of a community. Katie Courtade is the agriscience and natural resources teacher for the newly formed Mecosta-Osceola Career Center’s program. “If I need something, they’re there to help me—that’s... Read More.

Ag technology is advancing rapidly

Monday, March 24

A technology developer says the capabilities of farm machinery are growing beyond the tools many farmers are already using. Ryan Milligan with Powell Agricultural Solutions is the deputy team leader for the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation. Milligan tells Brownfield since 1991 the industry has been using... Read More.

Using risk management to strengthen the ag supply chain

Monday, March 24

A new report from Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is highlighting the role risk management plays in strengthening the ag supply chain. DIAL Ventures research manager Lourival Monaco says farmers are part of a larger supply chain and they need to be... Read More.