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Ag production costs and demand pressures are mounting

Friday, June 24 by Brownfield Ag News

A leading ag economist says production and demand pressures are mounting for ag producers. The University of Missouri’s Scott Brown said disposable consumer income growth will be nearly flat this year while spending has increased around 10 percent. “How are we doing that? It’s credit... Read More.

Craig somewhat confident Senate will pass Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act

Friday, June 24 by Brownfield Ag News

There’s some confidence the U.S. Senate will approve the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig introduced some of the legislation included in the House-passed package. “I learned a long time ago not to predict what’s going to happen in the Senate in... Read More.

Limited feeding could cut costs, improve performance in cattle

Thursday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

An extension beef specialist says limited feeding for cattle can offset record input costs without sacrificing animal nutrition. Dale Blasi with Kansas State University tells Brownfield it can reduce the cost of gain by a about a nickel per pound. “We see savings from... Read More.

IRFA applauds Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act

Wednesday, June 22 by Brownfield Ag News

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, passed by the House last week, is an important step to help increase access to E15. Monte Shaw says, “Why not do something that is going to... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 15 by Aaron Napier

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Kansas wheat producers are in the cab and cutting now across... Read More.

Minnesota farmer prefers when commodity prices and input costs meet in “middle”

Wednesday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

Expensive inputs are dampening farmer enthusiasm about high commodity prices. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans in southern Minnesota. “A lot of people get excited about high commodity prices, but kind of don’t think about the high expenses that go with it. I personally find... Read More.

Nebraska farmer says a approach to fertilizer application could help absorb high costs

Wednesday, May 25 by Brownfield Ag News

A South-Central Nebraska farmer says he’s stretching inputs during the growing season to help avoid stick shock from record prices. Andy Jobman of Gothenburg tells Brownfield split applying fertilizer can maximize nitrogen use efficiency. “That really spoon feeds that crop from start to finish... Read More.

Stories tagged with: costs

Ag production costs and demand pressures are mounting

Craig somewhat confident Senate will pass Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act

Limited feeding could cut costs, improve performance in cattle

IRFA applauds Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act

Minnesota farmer prefers when commodity prices and input costs meet in “middle”

Nebraska farmer says a approach to fertilizer application could help absorb high costs

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