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Farmland prices, farm equipment sales continue weak trends, according to Rural Mainstreet Index

Wednesday, September 25

An ag economist says farmland prices and ag equipment sales continue to be weak, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmland prices, which sank for the fourth time in five months, are expected to dip by 5.3%... Read More.

Brandt rep highlights farm machinery market trends, importance of tillage practices

Tuesday, September 17

Tom Hadley, a product specialist for grain carts with Brandt, discusses the company’s demonstration of a high speed disc used for row cleaning. He also talks about the importance of tillage practices and current trends in the ag equipment market. Brownfield interviewed Hadley during... Read More.

Trends in garding

Thursday, September 12

It’s never too early to start planning your garden for next year. Dana Hillfinger with Johnny’s Seeds says one of the biggest trends she’s seeing in the garden space is identifying varieties and tools that can help save time and labor. AUDIO: Healthy Living... Read More.

Ag economist studies trends in seed corn

Tuesday, September 10

An ag economist is examining the correlation in seed prices and corn population. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University’s Center for Commerical Agriculture says there is a strong relationship between seed cost and seed prices. “Plant populations also have had an impact on increasing seed costs... Read More.

Singer’s Shaky Command One of Several Troublesome Trends

Thursday, June 22

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals DETROIT, Mich. (mlb.com/royals) - The Royals’ 2023 season has had its fair share of struggling pitching, defensive miscues, injuries and offensive woes.On Wednesday at Comerica Park, they... Read More.