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The president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to save family farms. During a recent Michigan Senate committee hearing, John Delmotte explained the economic challenges he and many [Read More…]

A southeast Iowa farmer is pleased with how the growing season is unfolding. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa. “We’ve had a really good spring as far as timeframe, we started pretty much [Read More…]

A past president of the Illinois Beef Association says increased harvest capacity in the cattle industry means opportunity for producers. Dr. Paul Walker tells Brownfield, “That should mean we have increased demand for fat cattle.”  [Read More…]

An economist says the new Federal Milk Marketing Order’s make allowances will take more money from farmers’ milk checks than they gain through other reforms. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says there were [Read More…]

A science professor and air quality specialist is concerned European influence could eventually result in further restrictions for U.S. livestock producers.  Dr. Frank Mitloehner with the University of California Davis says Europe is beginning to [Read More…]

Jul. corn closed at $4.42 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 47.50, up 85 [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for whey Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.58.  Two sales were recorded at $0.5725 and $0.58.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were [Read More…]

The first alfalfa harvest of the season is going smoothly in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says growers typically begin the first cut toward the end of May and beginning of [Read More…]

The Weed Science Society of America is urging lawmakers to consider the consequences of federal funding cuts to agriculture. Hilary Sandler, an Extension Professor Emerita with the University of Massachusetts, is president of the Society. [Read More…]

An ag economist says the growing demand for edible or inedible tallow, grease, and lard is adding value to cattle and hogs. David Anderson, professor and extension economist – livestock and food product marketing with Texas A&M [Read More…]

A northeast Nebraska dairy farmer says his crops could use warmer weather and more moisture Doug Timme of Wayne tells Brownfield it was a quick planting season for many farmers in his area. “I think [Read More…]

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says recent widespread rains should help many farmers in the fight against weeds. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield many herbicides need moisture to be effective. “There were areas [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson attends the U.S. Wheat Associates/Ohio Corn and Wheat-hosted South American Trade Mission stop in Ohio. The post U.S. Wheat Associates/Ohio Corn and Wheat host South American Trade Mission appeared first on Brownfield [Read More…]

Researchers at Purdue University have created a rapid detection test that could help poultry producers combat highly pathogenic avian influenza faster.  Mohit Verma, associate professor of ag and biological engineering, says it detects the H5 [Read More…]

The executive director of Nebraska’s state dairy association says getting whole milk and 2 percent milk back into the school lunch program is good for the dairy industry and students. Kris Bosquet tells Brownfield, “There’s [Read More…]

A dairy organization leader says people that have trouble digesting dairy foods might want to try different options. Karen Nielsen with the Sheep Dairying Association of Wisconsin says some people find sheep milk products easier [Read More…]

An ag meteorologist says a ridge of high pressure is expected to build across the Corn Belt in mid-June, ending the rain for a little while. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says that doesn’t [Read More…]

Elanco Animal Health is launching a new product called Predalex. Technical veterinarian Dr. Patrick Hoffman tells Brownfield it’s the first unique injectable antibiotic treatment approved since 2012 to treat swine respiratory disease (SRD). The post [Read More…]

Central Life Sciences is highlighting a labor-free way for pork producers to control flies in the barn. Swine business unit regional sales manager Gene Spellman tells Brownfield ClariFly is an in-feed fly control product. The [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican coveres the Nebraska Agriculture and Economic Summit The post Nebraska Agriculture and Economic Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.