A senior lecturer with the College of ACES at the University of Illinois says agriculture is facing more uncertainty now than at any other time in his 25-year career. Paul Stoddard tells Brownfield, “Risk management is more important than ever.” He says, “The farm that sells in the top third of the price range and […] The post Agricultural uncertainty hits young producers hardest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Northeast and parts of the Southwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to the Pacific Northwest. The post An hyper-active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland; mych cooler days ahead appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
An ag economist says nearly half of the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop is facing dire conditions. Brian Basting with Advance Trading says crop conditions have worsened over the last several weeks leading to potential production issues. “There is genuine concern in western Nebraska, western Kansas and eastern Colorado. It’s one of the worst […] The post Historic drought grips hard red winter wheat belt appeared first on Brownfield […]
A southwest Indiana farmer the cost of new machinery is a barrier for many producers. “Man, it’s just gotten so out of hand,” John Richer said. Richer tells Brownfield he’ll look to the used equipment marketplace for future replacements. “It doesn’t matter what brand, it’s all expensive,” he said. “To me in our operation, I’m […] The post High equipment costs push farmers toward used machinery, Indiana producer says appeared […]
A pair of Illinois farmers say many in the industry are fully embracing the practice of planting soybean acres before corn acres. Derek Martin, who farms in Logan County, says most in his area have made the switch. “To be honest with you, I haven’t seen much corn planted, if any, but I think, for […] The post Illinois farmers say planting soybeans first becoming the norm appeared first on […]
A dairy group leader says what was promised in the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing is not what was delivered to producers. Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that during the hearing, processors successfully argued for even higher make allowance deductions from milk checks. “We had processors testifying that USDA was not […] The post Dairy group says farmers await return of milk premiums appeared first on […]
Ag stakeholders are urging Congress to pass the farm bill. Nearly 340 organizations sent a letter to Congress Friday urging lawmakers to pass the bill quickly. Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert says the new farm bill language will improve the policy environment. “Some of these provisions will just make it easier for […] The post Ag groups send letter urging farm bill passage appeared first on Brownfield […]
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson Greer repeatably about lost soybean exports to China and questionable financial support to Argentina. “You didn’t answer the question,” Mrvan sparred. “The administration gave $40 […] The post USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers, requests 46% budget increase […]
The retiring Missouri State FFA President says she has a greater appreciation for the diversity of Missouri agriculture as her year of service wraps up. Ivy Elwell from La Monte, in central Missouri, tells Brownfield “When I got to the fourth week of camp, I met so many members from southeast Missouri, and I didn’t […] The post Missouri FFA president reflects on ag diversity, calls members “future of agriculture” […]
