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Another big week of planting progress in Arkansas
Decent weather is helping Arkansas farmers continue to make big strides in planting progress. Statewide, corn is 68 percent planted, with 42 percent of the crop emerged. Rice is 67 percent planted and 29 percent [Read More…]
Michigan planters rolling
Michigan farmers were able to make planting progress last week because of drier weather. The USDA says winter wheat remains rated 68 percent good to excellent with 34 percent of the crop jointed, which is [Read More…]
New Exhibit at Center for Soy Innovation
Missouri Soybeans Director of Education and Outreach, Baylee Asbury, says last years soy innovation challenge winning exabit from the Savannah FFA chapter will be installed at the Center For Soy Innovation. … Click the icon [Read More…]
Hinson, Nunn say farm bill movement expected soon
Some lawmakers say they expect movement on the farm bill next month. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa tells Brownfield a draft of the legislation is expected soon. “We’re moving forward with some compromised language [Read More…]
The Devil’s in the Details
Enlist Field Specialist Tony Goede says for effective weed control, there are four seemingly small details that can have a big impact on postemergence herbicide applications. He tells Brownfield proper sprayer cleanout, correct nozzle selection, [Read More…]
A very mild to warm pattern ahead for the Heartland; no shortage of rainfall opportunities
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures across the central one-third of the U.S. and parts of the Southeast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the Northeast and Far West. Meanwhile, near- [Read More…]
CME milk futures, cash dairy markets end week higher
Milk futures were higher and the cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. May was up $0.42 at $17.80. June was up $0.44 at $18.07. July was up $0.31 at $18.33. August was up [Read More…]
Emergency waiver brings attention to potential pathways for year-round E15
EPA’s emergency waiver allowing E15 sales this summer is heightening conversations on finding a permanent solution. Minnesota Corn Growers Association president Dana Allen-Tully says Congress is considering several bills that would make E15 available year-round [Read More…]
MFB Young Farm Employee Award winner concerned about farmland fate
A young farmer says he’s concerned about how new renewable energy projects will impact the availability of farmland. Andrew Braun grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Clinton County with his family. “We don’t want to tell [Read More…]
Iowa pork producer looks to farm bill for Prop 12 fix
An Iowa pork producer is hopeful a solution for California’s Proposition 12 is coming in the next farm bill. Trish Cook of Winthrop is a past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association and says [Read More…]
Are cultivated morel mushrooms possible?
Researchers at Michigan State University are exploring the possibility of cultivating morel mushrooms in the U.S. Ag economics professor Steve Swinton tells Brownfield, “Even though it’s difficult to cultivate them outdoors and we’re still learning [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 19, 2024
May corn closed at $4.33 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.50 and 1/2, up 16 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $343.70, up $5.70May soybean oil closed at 44.38, [Read More…]
Hog futures supported by higher pork values during the session
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were lower watching Friday’s direct business develop and waiting for the On Feed numbers. June lives were $.30 higher at $175.67 and August [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn, wheat bounce higher Friday
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, but still finishing the week with losses. Contracts were a little oversold and unknown destinations bought 121,500 tons of mostly new crop U.S. beans ahead of the [Read More…]
High input prices concerning with low commodity prices, farmer says
Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says the supply of inputs has improved over the last year, but some prices remain elevated. “I think there’s been some things that have happened in the past couple of [Read More…]
EPA updates its herbicide strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has updated its herbicide strategy and an ag policy specialist says the update is more workable than the draft. The EPA released a draft herbicide strategy last summer to respond to [Read More…]
Rainfall slows planting progress for many in Indiana
A technical agronomist based in central Indiana says the wet spring has prevented many farmers in his area from getting a good start on planting. David Cosgray with DEKALB/Asgrow says progress has been sporadic, at [Read More…]
A more permanent year-round E15 fix needed
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s glad to see EPA issue the emergency waiver for E15, but he’d like to see permanent year-round E15 sales. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there’s bipartisan support [Read More…]
E15 Waiver allows supply chain to adjust in nick of time
An ethanol producer says the EPA’s summertime waiver allowing the sale of E15 fuel is very welcome, but knowing sooner would have been better for the fuels industry and consumers. Erik Huschitt from Badger State [Read More…]
West central Illinois planting well under way
Planting is well underway in west central Illinois. Shane Gray, who farms in Sangamon and Morgan counties, tells Brownfield they’ve been in the field since April 12th. “As soon as things dried up, everybody’s going [Read More…]