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Western Wisconsin farmer optimistic about crops

Tuesday, August 8 by Brownfield Ag News

A western Wisconsin farmer says crops look good considering their very dry start. Tom Gillis tells Brownfield, “I think we caught a few rains just at the right time.” Gillis raises about 13 hundred acres of corn and soybeans northeast of River Falls, Wisconsin... Read More.

South Dakota cattle producer says despite headwinds, he’s optimistic about the future

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

A South Dakota cow/calf operator and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he isn’t surprised that the cattle herd hasn’t started to expand. Todd Wilkinson the price point is cost prohibitive. “If you’re going to go out and purchase replacement... Read More.

Farmers cautiously optimistic about the ag economy despite volatility

Tuesday, August 1 by Brownfield Ag News

Farmers are cautiously optimistic about the ag economy, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the survey’s principal investigator and director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “(The results) are kind of interesting given the volatility that we’ve... Read More.

Rep. Nunn has optimistic farm bill outlook

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn says he’s optimistic lawmakers will finalize the 2023 Farm Bill before the end of the year. “I have asked GT Thompson, the Chairman himself, if we can get this done by September,” Nunn said. “He believes very confidently we have... Read More.

Agronomist optimistic about yields despite drought

Thursday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist remains optimistic about yields, despite the very dry growing season. B Brandon Forseth with Dairyland Seeds tells Brownfield farmers and other agronomists are pleased with how modern genetics helps crops tolerate drought. Forseth says corn and soybean height is going to be... Read More.

Many Delta farmers optimistic about 2023 crops

Tuesday, July 18 by Brownfield Ag News

A crop specialist with Helena says the growing season started off dry in the Mid-South but the weather has improved greatly and crop conditions reflect that. AGRIntelligence Information Specialist Stephen Leininger tells Brownfield for the first time in his career there was ideal weather... Read More.

Ag Economy Barometer: farmers more optimistic about the future

Wednesday, July 5 by Brownfield Ag News

Farmers are more optimistic about the future, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert, the survey’s principal investigator and director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the rise in sentiment was likely driven by an improvement in commodity... Read More.

Iowa farmer says flattened corn is disappointing, remains optimistic

Friday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

Photo courtesy of southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says he’s still assessing crop damage from a derecho that swept through his area on Thursday. “There’s not a lot of green snap in my fields,” he said. “I’ve heard that over... Read More.

Bankers more optimistic about economy

Thursday, June 29 by Brownfield Ag News

A survey of Wisconsin bankers shows optimism about the economy. Rose Oswald Poels with the Wisconsin Bankers Association tells Brownfield their semi-annual survey surprised her as member bankers had a more positive outlook than they did six months ago. “They do see... Read More.

Producers less optimistic farmland values will improve in the next year

Friday, June 9 by Brownfield Ag News

Farmers are less optimistic about farmland values will improve in the next 12 months, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy barometer. Jim Mintert is the survey’s principal investigator and director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “This month, 19 percent of the... Read More.

Iowa Ag Secretary optimistic after good start to crop year

Tuesday, June 6 by Brownfield Ag News

Iowa’s Ag Secretary is optimistic about this year’s crop based on a successful planting season. Mike Naig tells Brownfield corn and soybean planting was significantly faster than normal. “That’s not uniform of course, there were parts of the state that were slowed down because of... Read More.

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