An agronomy expert says harvest results have been somewhat of a mixed bag across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Dr. Kess Berg with Advanced Agrilytics tells Brownfield he’s traveled across Indiana and Ohio the last few weeks. “I would say anticipation of what was out there was really high. Maybe it’s a little bit […] The post Harvest update for Indiana, Ohio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says farmland prices and ag equipment sales continue to be weak, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmland prices, which sank for the fourth time in five months, are expected to dip by 5.3% over the next 12 months. “Farmland prices while they are […] The post Farmland prices, farm equipment sales continue weak trends, according to Rural Mainstreet Index appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Friends of Ledges State Park in Boone County will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday. Park manager Andy Bartlett says it’s a favorite place for one particular form of outdoor recreation. “Ledges is known, not only in central Iowa but across the state, as a premier hiking destination,” he says. Bartlett says there are only […] View Full Story
A southeast Minnesota farmer says his crops faced some challenges this year. Bruce Peterson grows corn and soybeans near Northfield. “Yeah a little bit of everything, I mean there’s a little bit of white mold on the beans where there was a little more growth on them. Also some SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome) showing up, […] The post Minnesota farmer says soybeans faced “a little bit of everything” during challenging 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting for the week’s direct cash business to develop. October live cattle closed $.15 lower at $183.05, and December live cattle closed $.07 lower at $184.32. October feeder cattle closed $.22 higher at $246.02, and November feeder cattle closed $.65 higher […] The post Cattle futures waiting on direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Tropical storm Helene is only expected to bring temporary relief to low Mississippi River levels. But Mary Lamm, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service, tells Brownfield the moisture is needed, because the lower Mississippi River hit record low levels at the end of September. “Hickman, Kentucky hit -3.05 and New Madrid, Missouri hit -5.97 […] The post Temporary relief coming for low Mississippi River appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says he’s optimistic Mexico’s decree banning genetically modified corn imports will be overturned. Doug McKalip tells Brownfield he expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers soon. “Things are on track for that case to be wrapped up and we’re looking […] The post McKalip feeling ‘confident’ with GM corn panel decision expected soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says foreign involvement of U.S. farmland purchases is a potential threat to the food supply chain. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield she’s asking the USDA to streamline its electronic submission process that tracks foreign investment disclosures. “All they have done is add a disclaimer about possible inaccuracies on their website,” […] The post Ernst says U.S. ag land needs to be protected from foreign entities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A University of Nebraska Extension specialist is reminding farmers about grain-bin safety during harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield farmers should wear a dust mask or respirator when cleaning grain bins ahead of harvest. “It’s very common for us to get grain mold in there and all that dust, which is really, really hard on our […] The post UNL Extension specialist says safety is always encouraged around grain bins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The trade’s watching harvest activity, expecting some areas to make good progress, but Hurricane Helene will cause more delays in the south and east. That storm is expected to make landfall later this week and move north and west. Hot, dry weather could limit planting in parts […] The post Soybeans see more gains, corn, wheat finish higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
