Ag News
Global demand for U.S. dairy pushes records
U.S. dairy exports maintained their record streak for the third time in 2022. Matt Herrick, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications, with the International Dairy Foods Association tells Brownfield new value and volume [Read More…]
EPA Administrator says farmer feedback helps shape policy
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says farmer-driven climate-smart practices are helping shape policy in Washington D.C. At a roundtable with ag leaders and farmers Thursday, Administrator Michael Regan told growers, “We believe we [Read More…]
CME milk futures up again, cash dairy mixed Thursday
Milk futures were up for a second straight day and cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February Class III milk was up $0.15 at $17.96. March was up $0.31 at [Read More…]
Illinois NREC working to meet Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy goals
The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council continues to work toward goals set through the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. NREC Executive Director Julie Hewitt tells Brownfield the goal is a 25% reduction in phosphorus loss [Read More…]
Former USDA trade undersecretary discusses Mexico’s proposed corn ban
Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn continues to be in the limelight. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney says he believes the issue will be resolved before a ban is imposed. [Read More…]
EPA Administrator Regan answers WOTUS questions
Agriculture groups are questioning the timing of the Biden administration’s updated Waters of the United States rule. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan tells Brownfield the release happened before Sackett vs. EPA because there are [Read More…]
Survey: farmer interest in carbon contracts remains, but sign-up is slower
Farmer interest in carbon contracts has been relatively consistent over the past three years, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says between 7 [Read More…]
SOTU: Hinson says Biden didn’t address ag priorities
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s disappointed President Biden didn’t spend more time talking about agriculture during his State of the Union address. “No mention of trade,” she said. “And, no mention of how we [Read More…]
Cotton, rice export sales hit marketing year highs
The USDA reports cotton and rice export sales during the week ending February 2nd were marketing year highs. Cotton topped a quarter million bales with China and Turkey leading the way, both key cotton milling [Read More…]
The economic importance of secondary and micronutrients: Sulfur
Farmers should not skip out on micronutrients because they are an essential part of the nutrient package for crops. In this Managing for Profit an agronomist discusses why sulfur should be included in a fertilizer [Read More…]
Keeping food safety in mind when preparing for the big game
About 40 percent of the US population will spend their time celebrating the Big Game this Sunday. And a food safety expert with the USDA has a few tips to make sure you’re keeping the [Read More…]
Potato demand exceeds world production
The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production. Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the [Read More…]
Hoosier farmers discuss policy priorities with lawmakers
As the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session continues, Hoosier corn and soybean farmers are highlighting policy priorities that impact their operations. Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee Chair Keevin Lemenager, a farmer from Monrovia, [Read More…]
Rodents, cuisine and folklore
Commentary. Good old Punxsutawney Phil, the most popular rodent in America, saw his shadow on February 2, so we are all supposed to brace for another six weeks of winter. Yippee! For a few days, [Read More…]
Who will fill the demand void for exports?
The USDA has confirmed Argentina’s crop production will be affected by drought, but it remains unclear whether Brazil or the United States will fill the demand void on the export market. Global Commodity Analytics and [Read More…]
Farmer sentiment continues to improve at the start of 2023
Producers are a little more optimistic about the future of the ag economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. [Read More…]
Live cattle mixed waiting for cash business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $.10 higher at $163.70 and June lives closed $.02 lower at $159.77. [Read More…]
Wheat, corn up after USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher, on bull spreading. The USDA raised U.S. ending stocks on expectations for slower crush demand and cut the production guess for Argentina. There was no change to Brazil’s crop, but [Read More…]
USMEF praises House introduced Agriculture Export Promotion Act
The president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Agriculture Export Promotion Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House, would help ensure farmers remain competitive in the global marketplace. Dan Halstrom tells [Read More…]
Farmers for Free Trade meets with Congress, Biden admin
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the Biden administration needs to take more action on trade. Brian Kuehl says they recently met with members of Congress and the administration on the issue. [Read More…]