Fall harvest will be here soon and as one crop comes off the field, it’s the ideal time to start thinking about the next one and the best way to do that is with MKC’s Optimal Acre program....
December 1 may still seem a ways off, but for PRF, that date is the deadline to make changes to your coverage for the coming year. Right now is a good time to look at your pasture and hay acres and co...
The wheat market can make us hesitate. When prices feel too low, we wait for them to rise—and when they finally do, we worry they might go even higher. With 2027 Kansas City wheat futures at lev...
CHS has begun reintroducing biodiesel into its diesel fuel supply, with blends currently reaching up to 3% biodiesel (B3). At this blend level, customers should not expect any noticeable changes ...
Fungicides and insecticides are crucial tools for soybean farmers to protect their crops from diseases and pests, ultimately boosting both yield and quality. Fungicides help manage common soybean dise...
For many producers, marketing grain two years ahead can feel premature. After all, we are still focused on raising and marketing the current crop. However, some of the best marketing opportunities occ...
When analyzing the cattle market in today’s environment, it’s clear that higher prices are justified. However, with so many variables—both domestic and international—market unc...
Many Kansas soils require regular lime application for optimum crop production. Summer and fall are the ideal time to apply lime to your fields since it is generally dryer and so the lime piles don&rs...
Supply chain disruption is a phrase we’ve all become familiar with over the past few years. While much of the energy and petroleum industry has been moving back toward stability, the lubricants ...
As we move into the heart of the growing season across eastern Kansas, corn is rapidly approaching one of the most critical decision points of the year: the fungicide application at tassel. This is an...
2026 is shaping up to be a year where every acre matters. Across Kansas, drought stress, inconsistent rainfall, severe storm damage, and a struggling wheat crop are putting pressure on farm profitabil...
In today’s production environment, managing weather risk is no longer just about protecting against widespread disasters. Increasingly, growers face localized, high-impact weather events—s...
