Ag News
Agronomist optimistic about yields despite drought
An agronomist remains optimistic about yields, despite the very dry growing season. B Brandon Forseth with Dairyland Seeds tells Brownfield farmers and other agronomists are pleased with how modern genetics helps crops tolerate drought. Forseth [Read More…]
Pork producers say even with Prop 12 grace period, impact is uncertain
Some pork producers say there are still too many unanswered questions about the impact of California’s Proposition 12 law. Nebraska Pork Producers Association President Mark Wright says consumer demand is a major unknown. “Will that [Read More…]
Mexico continues to amend proposed GM corn ban
Mexico continues to adjust rules in its proposed ban of genetically modified corn despite an ongoing dispute settlement between members of the US, Mexico, Canada Agreement. Collin Waters, director of exports and logistics with IL [Read More…]
A smart buy for consumers
If consumers are looking for a protein that packs a nutritious punch and is budget friendly – pork is a great option. Steve Martin with Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska says there [Read More…]
Live cattle higher ahead of On Feed and Cattle Inventory numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher, and feeders were mostly lower watching corn and waiting for direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.05 higher at $181.32 and October lives closed [Read More…]
Ag engineer sees no slowing of expansion
High input costs and interest rates have apparently not slowed the rate of expansion for dairy farms. Dale Mitte with MSA Engineering tells Brownfield 2023 has been a busy year for new buildings, feed storage, [Read More…]
USDA seeks reduction in anticompetitive barriers
A new partnership between the USDA and 32 state attorneys general aims to enhance competition in food and agriculture supply chains. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Agricultural Competition Partnership will reduce anticompetitive market structures [Read More…]
Managing risk in a more expensive and volatile farm economy
A commodity broker says one of the first questions farmers ask him is when land prices will decline. Jody Lawrence, president of Strategic Trading Advisors, says it won’t happen anytime soon. “We thought for a [Read More…]
Wheat sees limit higher trade following Russian port bombings
Russia’s attack on Ukrainian ports is causing a major rally in grain markets. Angie Setzer, co-founder of the grain marketing firm Consus, tells Brownfield futures are seeing support across commodities. “We rallied back over $0.70 [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 19, 2023
Sep. corn closed at $5.45 and 1/2, up 16 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $14.91 and 1/2, down 1/2 centAug. soybean meal closed at $443.80, up $1.10Aug. soybean oil closed at 66.05, up 200 pointsSep. [Read More…]
2023 Indiana Ag Policy Summit
Amie Simpson will cover the 2023 Indiana Ag Policy Summit July 26 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Greentown, Indiana. …
Emergency haying and grazing CRP opens in MO
The State Executive Director for the Missouri Farm Service Agency says livestock producers can now emergency hay and graze Conservation Reserve Program acres. Joe Aull tells Brownfield livestock producers can hay or graze livestock on [Read More…]
Cheese producers recognized at Gov. Ag Summit
The two founders of Valley Queen Cheese in eastern South Dakota have posthumously received the 2023 Governors Ag Ambassador award. Alfred Nef and Alfred Gozenbach worked together at a Wisconsin cheese factory before starting a [Read More…]
Mixed feedback on carbon pipeline project
A carbon pipeline project that would stretch through Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and the Dakotas continues to get mixed feedback from South Dakota agriculture ahead of a South Dakota Public Utilities Commission meeting in September. The [Read More…]
A trend ahead towards hotter & a more seasonal rainfall pattern for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal rainfall across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the southern Appalachians, [Read More…]
SD producer adjusts cattle marketing plan in drought
A cow-calf producer from eastern South Dakota says he has adapted his cattle marketing plan due to the weather unknowns this year. Todd Wilkinson tells Brownfield… “I’d normally have a couple thousand calves contracted for [Read More…]
New maritime ag export facility opens in Milwaukee
Great Lakes region farmers have a new way of getting their commodities to export markets. After two years of construction, the DeLong Company’s new Agricultural Maritime Export Facility is open at the Port of Milwaukee. [Read More…]
Cash hogs close with strong negotiated numbers
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher and feeders were lower, watching corn while waiting for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA numbers. August live was up $1.15 at $181.27 and October was $1.30 [Read More…]
Thistle Dew Creamery kickstarting in Frankenmuth
A Michigan dairy farm couple sees small-batch butter as a profitable path forward for their sixth-generation farm. Beth Rupprecht and her husband Drew restarted the family’s dairy farm seven years ago turning their registered show [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 18, 2023
Sep. corn closed at $5.28 and 3/4, up 29 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $14.92, up 8 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $442.70, up $8.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 64.05, down 71 pointsSep. wheat closed [Read More…]