Farm News

Tariff concerns continue amid global trade tensions

Friday, March 14

Many in the ag industry continue to express concern about how President Trump’s tariffs will impact the farm economy. West Central Ohio farmer Fred Yoder says the trade tensions are creating uncertainty and volatility in agriculture that the industry can’t afford. “It makes me... Read More.

Cash dairy prices end week mostly lower

Friday, March 14

Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.45. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese block prices were down $0.0625 at $1.6925. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.69... Read More.

Summit Carbon Solutions wants more time

Friday, March 14

Summit Carbon Solutions is asking the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for more time to review a permit for a new carbon pipeline. In a statement, Summit Carbon Solutions tells Brownfield the new eminent domain law in South Dakota will impact the ability to... Read More.

Anhydrous applications underway in MO

Friday, March 14

Spring fieldwork started in mid-March for some farmers in north-central Missouri. Brad Mull from Malta Bend tells Brownfield “one week ago Sunday we got a couple of days in before the rain and on Monday, we started back in spreading anhydrous and working ground.”... Read More.

NFU prioritizing fairness for farmers

Friday, March 14

The president of National Farmers Union says their members are continuing to work toward fair, open, and competitive markets. Rob Larew says consolidation in agriculture is having an adverse effect on farmers. “This is our effort to make sure that monopolies are not driving... Read More.

North American Farm & Power Show

Friday, March 14

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp with be on the ground for the Show in Owatonna, MN. The post North American Farm & Power Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. North American Farm & Power Show

Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit

Friday, March 14

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will be on the ground for the Summit in Carmel, IN. The post Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit

Minnesota Farm Bureau Ag Gala

Friday, March 14

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp emcees the MN Farm Bureau Ag Gala. The post Minnesota Farm Bureau Ag Gala appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Minnesota Farm Bureau Ag Gala

Nutrien Ag Solutions Innovation Farm Ribbon Cutting

Friday, March 14

Brownfield’s Jared White will cover the Innovation Farm ribbon cutting in Champaign, IL The post Nutrien Ag Solutions Innovation Farm Ribbon Cutting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Nutrien Ag Solutions Innovation Farm Ribbon Cutting

Missouri farmers are affected in a trade war

Friday, March 14

Missouri’s Ag Director says livestock and crop farmers across the state will be impacted by tariffs and retaliation in the new trade war. Chris Chinn says the top three trading partners for Missouri agriculture are involved in the U.S. trade war: Canada, Mexico and... Read More.

Farm data might be going to unintended recipients

Thursday, March 13

A University of Wisconsin researcher says farm data might be going to people that shouldn’t have it. Bill Oehmichan tells Brownfield a lot of farm data is being gathered by combines, milkers, drones, and other machines. He says farmers may own the data, but... Read More.

Watch for red crown rot in soybeans

Thursday, March 13

A field agronomist in eastern Missouri says farmers should be monitoring soybeans for red crown rot, a new soil-borne fungal disease in the state. “About the time you’re spraying fungicide is probably when you’ll start to see it.” Scott Gard with Pioneer says the... Read More.