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High diesel prices are expected to stick around for the foreseeable future, according to a Kansas State University economist. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Gregg Ibendahl says changes in crude oil markets have a direct impact on diesel, with fuel prices rising roughly 42 cents for every dollar increase in oil. The post Diesel prices to remain high; economist discusses managing the costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Missouri is temporarily allowing farmers and ag haulers to use dyed diesel on state highways and haul heavier loads to reduce harvest transportation costs. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order on Wednesday. “Record high diesel prices are something farmers are dealing with,” he says. “This little bit of The post Missouri eases diesel, truck weight restrictions for harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

An agronomist in northwest Missouri says the constant heavy rains are delaying harvest and impacting grain quality. “We have recieved more than enough rain in this part of the world,” says Erin Marlow with CropWise Consulting. She tells Brownfield several inches of rain have been falling at a time, and the crops aren’t handling it The post Heavy rains delay northwest Missouri harvest, threaten grain quality appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

USDA’s Deputy Secretary says the agency has made significant progress implementing its department-wide reorganization since the plan was announced this summer. “We have hiring actions going on across this country as we are hiring new employees in our hubs to better serve the American farmer,” says Stephen Vaden. He says Food and Nutrition Administration employees The post USDA details reorganization progress as legal challenge continues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.