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Rice seed shortage could cause more soybean acres in MO Bootheel
A rice specialist in the Missouri Bootheel says there’s a shortage of rice seed as spring planting begins. “We’re predicted to have an increase in rice acres and that will happen, but it probably could [Read More…]
Fewer corn acres can help with some profitability
The USDA is expecting fewer corn acres to be planted in the United States this year and an ag economist says if realized, that could help with profitability. “Albeit small profitability, but we might see [Read More…]
MO Farm Bureau health plan bill passes House
Missouri Farm Bureau is getting closer to offering a health plan option to its members. President Garrett Hawkins says the Missouri House approved a bill, sponsored by Representative Kurtis Gregory, to make that happen and [Read More…]
Graves optimistic the House can pass a farm bill
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says it’s realistic to advance the new farm bill through the House this year. Sam Graves tells Brownfield “I know Chairman Thompson is working very hard to make sure it [Read More…]
Machinery? Some are looking and others are buying
An agricultural equipment dealer says when it comes to new and used farm equipment, some farmers are looking and others are buying this spring. Joe Newman is with Wisconsin-based Ziegler Equipment. He says, “They’re looking [Read More…]
NEXTILE challenges students to create soy textiles
U.S. Soy’s new textile design challenge is awarding college students for creating innovative multifunctional fabric using soy-based products. United Soybean Board director and Michigan soybean farmer Carla Schultz served as a judge this year. “It’s [Read More…]
Corn higher, boosted by USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts weak and deferred months firm, still ending the week modestly lower. The USDA sees 2024 U.S. soybean planted area at 86.5 million acres, close to expectations and 3% higher [Read More…]
USDA continues evaluating milk marketing orders
(Photo: Economist Roger Cryan questions Kevin Krentz during the recent USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing) A producer who served on the American Farm Bureau’s national dairy committee says it will still be a while [Read More…]
Hog futures were mostly higher ahead of Thursday’s report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mostly higher watching direct business unfold. April live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $185 and June lives closed $1.57 higher at $180.25. April [Read More…]
Plant Based Products Council 2024 Annual Conference
Brent Barnett will be on the ground in Omaha, Nebraska April 9, 2024 for the Plant Based Products Council 2024 Annual Conference. …
Cotton, rice acres rise
The USDA anticipates higher cotton and rice planted area. Upland cotton acres are seen at 10.47 million, up 4% on the year, with static to higher planted area for most states. Acreage for all types [Read More…]
Spring wheat acres top expectations
The USDA sees an increase in spring wheat acreage. Farmers are expected to plant 11.335 million acres of non-durum spring wheat in 2024, above analysts’ expectations and 1% more than in 2023, with most of [Read More…]
Grassley surprised by HPAI detection in dairy cattle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle took the ag industry by surprise. “After eight years of avian flu being a bird situation with turkeys and [Read More…]
Pork export sales hit marketing year high
Pork export sales surged to a marketing year high during the week ending March 21st. The USDA says pork sales were driven by strong demand from Mexico, which picked up most of the week’s total, [Read More…]
New technologies can help improve feed efficiency in beef cattle
Improving feed conversion in beef cattle without sacrificing quality can help producers increase profitability long-term. Robby Bondurant, a ruminant nutritionist with Furst-McNess, says focusing on performance provides opportunity for producers. “Financial sustainability is important in [Read More…]
Make the Most of Every Pass
Plants utilize nutrients at various times during their growth cycle. On this week’s episode of Managing for Profit, an expert with AgroLiquid says that anytime a pass is made in the field, producers can piggyback [Read More…]
Better understanding antibiotic use in food-producing animals
When a restaurant or a food company switches to a “no antibiotics ever” policy for food-producing animals, it can lead to some serious misconceptions. Tom Super with the National Chicken Council says one of those [Read More…]
Farmers seek rootworm solutions
After a troublesome 2023, more farmers are looking for ways to deal with corn rootworm problems. Agronomist Brandon Furseth with Dairyland Seeds tells Brownfield much of southern Wisconsin has been dealing with more corn rootworm [Read More…]
New IL Master Farmers inducted today
A new crop of Illinois Master Farmers are being inducted today (THU). Holly Spangler, editor of Prairie Farmer magazine, which has handed out the awards since 1925, tells Brownfield the awards… “Recognize farmers who do [Read More…]
Most farmers in good financial shape
An agricultural banker says most farmers will enter the growing season in good financial shape. Commodity prices are not ideal, and margins are tight, but ag banker Daniel Duthie with Bremer Bank tells Brownfield most [Read More…]