Brownfield Ag News

This week in the markets – Fed cattle were $.80 higher for the week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 lower. The December live cattle futures market was $.25 lower and January feeder cattle market was $5 lower. The Choice/Box Beef price was down $3.65 this week, as weakness in loins, briskets, and ribs led the way. Cash hogs were $.25 lower this week and the December lean hog...

Farmers have typically always applied phosphorus in the fall through dry broadcast applications. But some research shows the crop may not be seeing all the benefits it could be. In this Managing for Profit, Precision Planting research agronomist Cory Muhlbauer explains why making the switch to split applied phosphorus could be good for the bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Seed decisions for the next growing season, for the most part, are based on how their crops performed during the current growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Dekalb product manager Jeremy Lake says while there are some great takeaways from this year, they should not be the only criteria for 2020.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

There are few losses on the farm that can cause more financial hardship than a fire. In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance talks about loss control and taking steps to reduce on-farm losses from a fire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets - Cash fed cattle were $1 higher this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower for the week. December live cattle futures were down $.25 and the January feeder cattle closed $2 lower. The Choice Box Beef price gained $3.75 - that’s $27 above year-ago levels, there was strength across the board in all of the cut. Cash hogs were unchanged for t...

It’s more than just a rewards program.  In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Josh VanDeWall elaborates on the Bayer PLUS Rewards program and the benefits it provides farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets – Cash cattle ended the week $2.25, that now puts them above year-ago levels. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 higher this week. December live cattle contracts ended slightly lower for the week, while January feeder cattle futures were slightly higher for the week. Choice Box Beef price gained $6.25 this week on strength across the board and are now $...

Filing a large insurance claim for your home or farm can be a daunting task. In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance shares some steps you can take to ease the stress of the claims process if it does happen to you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As farmers make their final soybean seed selections for the 2020 growing season, weed control is an important consideration. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow product manager Tyler Uhe talks about selecting the right soybean system for the farm and the new lineup of Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Augers play an integral part of every grain farm, but improper use can lead to injury or even death. In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance has some safety tips to prevent grain auger accidents on the farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Whether it’s a vehicle or farm property, “winter weather is something that just takes a toll,” says Brian Riches, a financial representative at COUNTRY Financial, adding that the effects of cold weather can result in damage or injury. Riches talks about what can be done to prepare for winter’s onslaught, including maintenance tips for vehicle owners and emergency kits that should be a part of ever...

Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says much of a late maturing crop remains to be harvested as wet weather plagues the Upper Midwest. Interestingly, he tells Brownfield grain quality has been surprisingly good, easing concerns of farmers who plan to store corn and soybeans as they await better marketing opportunities. In this edition of The Seed Difference Podcast, Spelhaug a...

This week in the markets – Fed cattle were $2 higher this week, while feeder cattle were steady to $3 lower. The futures market showed strength this week with December live cattle up $3.40 and November feeder cattle futures up $3.60. Boxed beef prices gained $7.70 this week on strength in ribs and loins. Cash barrow and gilt prices were nearly $2 lower this week and the December lea...

Different parts of the country have their own challenging weeds to control. For Missouri farmer BT Meredith – it’s pigweed. In this Managing for Profit, BT talks about their switch to the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Crop System and how it’s been a game changer for his farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Fall is one of the busiest times of years for farmers and getting through this season safely is one of the top priorities. In this Managing for Profit, Bart Anderson with Indiana Farmers Insurance has a few tips to keep farmers safe in the middle of the hustle and bustle of harvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

The trend is growing in which people want details of how their food is produced, or they want to participate in the harvest of their produce. Many farmers have successfully created a profit center from hosting tourists on their farms. From corn mazes to pick-your-own produce operations, there are a growing number of farms that welcome the public, but as we hear from Kristin Kramer, a farm product...

· This week in the markets – Cash fed cattle are $1 lower this week, feeder cattle auctions were steady to $2 higher. Cattle futures were up this week. The December live cattle futures contract closed $2.80 higher and November feeder cattle closed up $2.40.   The Choice box beef price was $5.25 higher this week with strength across the board. Barrow and gilt prices were $1.25 l...

2019 was the first widespread planting of Enlist E3 soybeans – and farmers are talking. In this Managing for Profit, Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager takes a look back at the 2019 growing season and offers some thoughts about the outlook for Enlist for 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Harvest in full swing and it’s also the time of year farmers are making decisions about seed products for the 2020 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist Sue Eivins Brakhane talks about some considerations farmers should make when finalizing those big seed selection decisions for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

At harvest time, farmers are reminded of the challenging season coming to a close. Some might consider trying new enterprises on their farms. The 2018 Farm Bill made industrial hemp legal at the federal level. Before seriously considering whether to grow it, however, farmers have questions. “Is there coverage if I am going to grow industrial hemp,” says Kristin Kramer, farm product and training ma...

Farms are constantly evolving and changing. And those can impact how a farm is insured and protected. In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance outlines how those changes on the farm can impact the farmer’s policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets – Fed cattle are trading nearly $2 higher this week, that’s actually about $1 higher than they were a year ago at this time a year ago. Feeder cattle auction are anywhere from steady to $4 higher this week. On the futures side, December live cattle futures contract closed $1.25 higher, while November feeder cattle futures closed nearly $1.50 lower. The Choic...

Farmers are facing another year where their bottom line is under pressure. As they navigate the busy harvest season, it’s also a good time to take a close look at their marketing and financial situation.  In this podcast, Michael LaPlant discusses the importance of creating a fall harvest cash flow and reviewing current marketing plans and contracts.   See Privacy Policy at htt...

2019 has been one of the most challenging years for farmers ever – and that didn’t make tackling tough to control weeds any easier. In this Managing for Profit, Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager shares some takeaways about controlling weeds this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2019 has been one of the most challenging planting and growing seasons for farmers, yet.  In this Managing for Profit, Bayer crop protection lead Ty Witten talks about ways growers can best manage weeds this fall after harvest to best prepare for the 2020 growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...