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With Congress raising the debt ceiling, the National Corn Growers Association says that could clear the way for lawmakers to pass the 2023 Farm Bill on time. President Tom Haag tells Brownfield leaders of the [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Carah Hart will be in Watertown July 18 and 19 for the 2023 South Dakota Governor’s Agribusiness Summit. …     

Ag economists look at several reports to see how consumer confidence is holding up – especially in times of economic uncertainty.  So why do those reports matter to the ag industry – including farmers and [Read More…]

The rise in food prices has slowed, but consumers are still paying more for groceries and at restaurants. David Ortega is a food economist at Michigan State University. AUDIO: Healthy Living on food prices … [Read More…]

An economist says increased European natural gas inventories have lowered prices, allowing some fertilizer producers to restart production. Teri Viswanath with CoBank tells Brownfield the gas scarcity measures that caused plants to shut down are [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher supported by the sharply higher direct business during the week.  June lives closed $1.52 higher at $176.42 and August live cattle closed [Read More…]

Entomologist Dr. Emily Bick Photo: University of Wisconsin Emily Bick develops tools and strategies supporting precision management practices for insect pest control.  She tells Brownfield microphones have long been used to study insects. “Oftentimes, these [Read More…]

A food economist says the rate of food price increases is starting to moderate. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean prices will revert to pre-pandemic levels. “Consumers are seeing some [Read More…]

An economist with CoBank says the trend towards reduced gasoline use will have an impact on farmers and the transportation sector.  Teri Viswanath Teri Viswanath tells Brownfield as people transition to electric and more efficient [Read More…]

The month-long planting season is wrapping up for a farmer in central Michigan. Jeff Thorlund of Greenville tells Brownfield dry conditions helped the planting season go smoothly for potatoes, corn, and soybeans. “We’ve had a [Read More…]

Jul. corn closed at $6.09, up 16 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $13.52 and 1/2, up 23 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $397.80, down $3.60Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.50, up 164 pointsJul. wheat closed [Read More…]

The United Soybean Board says its Chief Executive Officer will leave her position at the end of the year. Polly Ruhland has led the organization for the past six years during which USB underwent a [Read More…]

Michigan House Agriculture Committee Chair Reggie Miller has introduced legislation that would give farmers the ability to repair their own equipment. The Agricultural Equipment Repair Act bans manufacturers from restricting farm equipment maintenance to authorized [Read More…]

A policy priority for the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association passed during the recently completed legislative session. President Bob Worth says the association has been seeking to raise the valuation limit of the Homestead Tax Credit [Read More…]

Reports about a large cheese purchase by the USDA to aid schools and food banks has a dairy leader wondering if there might be a downside. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield [Read More…]

A University Extension expert says there’s good news and bad news for the first crop of hay now being harvested in Wisconsin. Richard Halopka is based in Clark County. He says, ”What I’m seeing being [Read More…]

High oleic soybeans have created a new market for U.S. soy farmers because it offers end users a more functional U.S. grown product without sacrificing yield. In this episode, learn how checkoff dollars are helping [Read More…]

The president of the Nebraska State Dairy Association says the state is trying to reverse a trend that the number of dairy farms continue to decline.   Mike Guenther tells Brownfield there are less than [Read More…]

Parts marketing specialist Phil Lauer says John Deere offers its own brand of engine oil called Plus-50 II. He tells Brownfield it’s designed specifically for heavy-duty diesel engines but also works in gasoline engines, so [Read More…]

The tropical depression over the Gulf of Mexico is expected to dissipate over the next day or two while drifting southward.  However, occasional showers may linger for the next several days across Florida’s peninsula.  Farther [Read More…]