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High nitrate levels have been found in South Dakota forages. South Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson tells Brownfield Ag News livestock producers should get forages tested for nitrates before feeding. Most [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed moderately higher on support from the limited early-week cash trade.  There is some concern as the industry expects a surge in production to start the next year.  October [Read More…]

A dairy leader says young people should not let the current dairy economy discourage them from entering the business. Gary Sipiorski with Vita Plus tells Brownfield older farmers without an incoming generation are looking for [Read More…]

An organization representing U.S. cow/calf producers is frustrated the renegotiated NAFTA agreement does NOT include Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). Lia Biondo with the United States Cattlemen’s Association says they’ve had several meetings with the [Read More…]

The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says there is good and bad news when it comes to the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Brian Kuehl says farmers across the country are relieved that [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Class III milk futures closed higher in the nearby contracts, and lower further out. October milk gained four cents, closing at $15.94.  November down seven at $16.29.  The December contract [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Amie Simpson will be on the ground for Farmers for Free Trade and Americans for Free Trade Town Hall on Thursday, October 4 in Indianapolis, IN. Continue reading Farmers for Free Trade and Americans [Read More…]

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground for the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2010 in New Orleans, LA. Continue reading NCBA Cattle Industry Convention at Brownfield Ag News. [Read More…]

  Six weeks ago, the much anticipated merger of Monsanto into Bayer Crop Science began. “What I’m most excited about is simply the potential of this company.” Bayer Crop Science President Liam Condon told Brownfield [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, late-season warmth in the Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys is promoting corn and soybean maturation and harvesting. In contrast, cool, recently rainy weather is affecting portions of the northern Corn Belt, [Read More…]

The President of the National Corn Growers Association says that the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will help provide certainty to farmers after months of NAFTA renegotiations. Lynn Chrisp says the agreement preserves two critical [Read More…]