Ag News
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…]
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…]