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Harvest quality concerns and disappointing corn prices could change how farmers market their grain this fall. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says some producers might be looking to sell soybeans for cash flow while holding onto corn for better pricing opportunities. The post Low corn prices and harvest quality concerns shift grain marketing strategies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Southwest Iowa farmer Pat Sheldon says some soybeans are showing discoloration as harvest gets underway, but the damage appears limited to seed coats. “It hasn’t impacted the quality of the seed as of yet,” he says. “It just needs to quit raining until we get it all picked.” Schaaf says the discoloration hasn’t resulted in The post Soybean discoloration reported in southwest Iowa as harvest delays continue appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

An extension agronomist says rice yields are disappointing as harvest wraps up in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield heat and drought affected crop yield. “I’ve got the average yield at 167 bushels per acre, slightly down from the target, but not by much from an overall state average yield.” In The post Arkansas rice harvest disappoints, raising concerns for 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Recent analysis of local food system programs shows how targeted investments and supporting infrastructure can strengthen opportunities for farmers. Jude Barry is the associate director for the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. “Significant dollars have been invested in local food systems more recently to the point that we have been able to The post Center for Regional Food Systems digs into local food impacts for farmers and communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.