Ag News
Next generation concerned about high input costs
Rising input costs and inflation are top concerns for the next generation of Missouri producers. Northeastern Missouri farmer and Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chairman Andrew Boerding tells Brownfield while fertilizer costs have [Read More…]
A successful deer season for Iowa’s State Auditor
It was a successful year all-around in 2022 for Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand as he won the election in November, only to follow that up with several successful deer hunts later in the fall. [Read More…]
Soybean, corn, and wheat all higher to end the week
Soybeans ended the day mostly higher on fund and technical buying. The market is watching the South American crop as there are ongoing concerns about dry conditions in Argentina. Earlier this week the Rosario Grain [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 10, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.80 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.42 and 1/2, up 23 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $499.40, up $3.90Mar. soybean oil closed at 60.54, up [Read More…]
A brief lull in an otherwise active weather pattern across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather prevails between storms. Chilly conditions are confined to the upper Midwest, where snow remains on the ground, while mild weather lingers in the eastern Corn Belt. Due to recent [Read More…]
Prices driving more customers to Brazilian corn
An ag consultant says weak Brazilian currency could help it surpass the U.S. as the largest global corn exporter. Angie Setzer with Consus tells Brownfield U.S. corn exports have been underwhelming. “What really drives prices [Read More…]
Rebates replace diesel engines with electric wells, despite push for renewable fuel
A Midwestern state is incentivizing farmers to replace diesel irrigation motors with electric well units to reduce engine pollution. But, not every farmer is on board. South-Central Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield there [Read More…]
KNUJ Women in Ag Forum
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will host the affiliate radio station KNUJ Women in Ag Forum in New Ulm, MN on February 15th, 2 to 3:30PM. …
Innovation to Profit Conference
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Innovation to Profit Conference hosted by Iowa Soybean Association held at the Iowa FFA Enrichment Century, Ankeny, IA on February 16, 2023. …
Harvest Profit
Ben Longlet is the digital specialist for Harvest Profit, a farm business management tool he says helps farmers identify profit and loss on several levels. He tells Brownfield Harvest Profit can connect with John Deere’s [Read More…]
Chicken wings are still king
While Kansas City is known for its BBQ and Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, when it comes to the Big Game on Saturday, chicken wings are still king. The National Chicken Council recently released [Read More…]
Food + Farm Exploration Center on track for fall opening
A new education center designed to help children and adults understand agriculture and where their food comes from will open this fall. Malorie Paine with the Food + Farm Exploration Center says the goal is, [Read More…]
An active pattern continues across the Heartland; more seasonal temperatures to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the Mississippi River eastward, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or [Read More…]
Senate Ag Committee takes closer look at crop insurance and commodities for farm bill
The Senate Ag Committee says it wants to enhance current farm safety net programs and crop insurance investments in the next farm bill. In Thursday’s committee hearing, lawmakers asked for USDA’s feedback on adjusting reference [Read More…]
Specialty crop block grants available
South Dakota farmers, researchers and organizations have until March 24 to apply for USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants. The grants can be used for projects focused on expanding crop production and research, and market access. [Read More…]
Midwest appraiser expects farmland prices to remain strong
A rural appraiser expects rising interest rates to have a limited impact on farmland values. Mark Williams with the Peoples Company tells Brownfield farmers recently have had stronger equity positions which have allowed prices to [Read More…]
Live cattle lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeders were mostly higher waiting for cash business to develop. April live cattle closed $.07 lower at $163.62 and June live cattle closed $.25 lower [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.70 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.19 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal closed at $495.50, up $13.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 59.04, down 154 [Read More…]
Global challenges fuel volatility in organic grain market
Global challenges continue to fuel volatility in the organic grain market. Clarkson Grain Company merchandiser John Merna tells Brownfield the industry is still feeling the effects from the halt of organic soybean imports from India [Read More…]
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…]