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Columbus, OH. 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference. November 19, 2024. Springfield, Missouri. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates in a Missouri State University Collegiate Farm Bureau commodity panel. November 19, 2024. Madison, WI. University of Wisconsin Dairy Summit. November 20, 2024.
Southern Illinois wheat off to good start - Brownfield Ag News
1 day ago · A southern Illinois farmer says his winter wheat crop is off to a good start. Jeremy Neff, who’s based in Monroe County, tells Brownfield…. “Wheat is looking very good.”. He says, “We were fortunate enough to get the wheat into moisture, so we weren’t waiting on any rain for the wheat to germinate. So, our wheat is tillered real ...
Central Illinois harvest wrapping up - Brownfield Ag News
1 day ago · A central Illinois farmer says timely rains throughout the growing season produced very good crops. Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, tells Brownfield…. “We’re happy with the yields.”. He says, “Our corn was probably the most consistent we’ve ever had. It was all probably in around that 15 to 20 bushels ...
Farm Bureau stresses farm bill need with Congress
1 day ago · Farm Bureau members are redoubling their efforts pushing lawmakers to pass a new farm bill with only five weeks left on the calendar in Congress. Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Counsel John Kran tells Brownfield, “We know that the farm economy looks very different today than it did five years ago when the 2018 bill was written.”.
Be careful if cutting back on 2025 crop inputs
1 day ago · An agronomist says with commodity prices so low, farmers are looking for more ways to lower crop production costs in 2025. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer in Wisconsin says corn acreage in his state stays consistent because of the dairy industry’s need for corn silage, but growers focused on grain are looking for ways to be profitable.
Successful southern Illinois harvest wrapping up
6 days ago · An agronomist with Golden Harvest says most farmers in his territory are satisfied with the 2024 harvest season. Nate Prater, who covers the southern third of Illinois and portions of southwestern Indiana, tells Brownfield…. “For the most part, I think guys were happy about their corn. Probably a little surprised.”. He says, “I’m ...
Illinois harvest nearing finish - Brownfield Ag News
Nov 4, 2024 · Illinois harvest nearing finish. The USDA says harvest in Illinois is nearing completion. Ogle County farmer Norm Deets has been finished for nearly a month. “It is the best year that I have ever experienced when it comes to yields, weather, and harvest ability.”. He says, “I finished my harvest around October 8th.
Weekly Livestock Market Update with Scott Brown
Watch on. About the Weekly Livestock Market Update: Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers’ bottom lines. For previous updates, click here. If you have questions for next week’s show, submit them here.
Illinois harvest rolls on - Brownfield Ag News
Oct 7, 2024 · Illinois harvest rolls on. The USDA says harvest is progressing in Illinois. Christian County farmer Jeff Scott says his early results are ahead of his record year of 2022. “Probably 10 to 12 bushel better per acre on the corn than 2022 and beans are probably three to four bushel better,” he says. The latest weekly crop progress and ...
Weather market for grains - Brownfield Ag News
Feb 9, 2024 · Another dry growing season could deliver support to the grain markets. Iowa Farm Bureau farmer education program manager Zach Brummer says widespread drought was expected to help provide a floor for corn prices in 2023. “What we’re really dealing with is we had record production on the corn side this year despite drought. The water […]