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Economist expects an increase in corn acres

Tuesday, June 28 by Brownfield Ag News

An ag economist says he’s watching for a few things in Thursday’s planted acreage report from the USDA. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says he anticipates an increase in corn acres. “Outside of the Eastern Corn Belt and even the Northern Plains there were... Read More.

Economist expects a more bullish future for cattle markets

Friday, June 24 by Brownfield Ag News

A livestock economist says there’s been a shift in the tone of the Cattle on Feed numbers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says the last several reports have been relatively bearish for the markets. But that’s not the case this time around. “Placements... Read More.

Farm Bureau economist looks at dairy risk management utilization

Wednesday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

An economist says more dairy farmers are utilizing the risk management programs for milk. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says since 2019, there has been a general increase in the amount of milk production insured and the number of policies sold to... Read More.