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Take a proactive grain marketing approach

A commodities economist says farmers should be proactive marketing new crop because there’s still a downside risk ahead for prices. Arlan Suderman is with StoneX Group. “We’re not out of the woods by any means. We need to defend the equity built in our... Read More.

Rice farmers take more cautious planting approach

An extension agronomist with University of Arkansas says a seed shortage and a challenging ag economy have farmers taking a more cautious approach planting rice. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “everyone is pretty much in a position of we better get this right the first... Read More.

Advanced Agrilytics takes holistic approach

Dan Emmert, Regional Agronomy Lead for Advanced Agrilytics in Southern Indiana and Kentucky tells Brownfield he helps growers understand which products are going to work where and why those products are going to work, helping them maximize productivity and efficiency without wasting money. During... Read More.

Rep. Hinson says tariffs are part of Trump’s “long game” approach

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says President Trump has been strategic in his recent tariff actions. “He’s playing chess, not checkers,” Republican Ashley Hinson said Friday. Hinson tells Brownfield there could be some short-term uncertainty, but, “President Trump’s overall goal is to protect American... Read More.

A slow approach to herd expansion

Could herd expansion be around the corner in the cattle industry? Oklahoma State University economist Derrell Peel says once herd expansion happens, he expects it to be a gradual increase. “We’re thinking about thinking about expanding,” he says. “We’re not really doing it yet,... Read More.