Ag News
Senate farm bill hearings begin
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee has begun the official farm bill hearing process. The hearing, which began Wednesday morning took testimony on the trade and horticulture titles of the farm bill. Ranking Member John Boozman [Read More…]
Sheep, goat inventories down on year
There were fewer sheep and goats in the U.S. at the start of 2023. The USDA says the sheep and lamb inventory on January 1st of this year was 1% smaller than on January 1st [Read More…]
Pattern remains active across the Nation; milder days ahead from the Plains, eastward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in most areas east of the Rockies, while colder-than-normal conditions will dominate much of the West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation [Read More…]
Optimism for A-PLUS Act as it’s reintroduced into the US House
A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act in the US House. The bill would remove outdated regulatory barriers and allow livestock auction market owners [Read More…]
Live cattle mixed, feeders up ahead of inventory report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business and Tuesday’s semi-annual USDA Cattle Inventory report. The U.S. inventory at the start of 2023 was down 3% [Read More…]
USTR announces new actions seeking Canadian dairy market access
The U.S. is again trying to make Canada live up to the dairy guidelines in the USMCA trade agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced Tuesday that a second dispute panel has been established regarding [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn consolidate as wheat gains
Soybeans were mixed on bull spreading, supporting nearby contracts, and pressuring deferred months. Soybeans consolidated after Monday’s gains, continuing to monitor weather in South America. Forecasts for Argentina remain mostly dry over the next two [Read More…]
Cattle producers remain committed to conservation
When done correctly grazing increases native grass environments, improves soil quality, and sequesters carbon. Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tells Brownfield members want to ensure grazing remains part [Read More…]
Pork market faces headwinds in ‘23
An ag economist says pork had a strong year in 2022, but challenges are ahead. “The last eight weeks or so we have seen consumer level demand stay pretty steady,” said Dr. Steve Meyer with [Read More…]
Drone technology useful in small fields
An educator says using drones to manage crops is getting easier with new advances in drone technology. Sean Creviston Sean Creviston with Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin tells Brownfield the ability to [Read More…]
Cattle inventory down, pointing to tighter numbers
The U.S. cattle industry continues to contract, with even tighter numbers likely in the coming months due to a smaller calf crop caused by drought in the major feeding areas and producers trying to improve [Read More…]
Fading La Nina should lead to a wetter Midwest spring
After three years, the La Nina weather pattern is beginning to fade and an atmospheric scientist says that should mean a wetter spring. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield a shift to El [Read More…]
CME milk mostly lower, cash dairy steady to lower Tuesday
Milk futures were lower except January and cash dairy prices were steady to lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III prices were up $0.03 settling at $19.48, seeing strong end-of-the-month interest. February [Read More…]
Certainty in tax policy for biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel
A leader with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the industry continues to benefit from the extension of a biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act. Kurt Kovarik, vice president of federal [Read More…]
Senators discuss cost of 2023 Farm Bill
A pair of Republican Senators say the cost of the next farm bill is a major sticking point as lawmakers try and balance the needs of US farmers. Roger Marshall of Kansas tells Brownfield high [Read More…]
Analyst says cattle market could be “on fire” this year
A grain market analyst says the cattle sector is one to watch from all sides this year. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net tells Brownfield the cattle markets have had a stellar start to 2023. “April cattle [Read More…]
DOE investments would advance biorefinery processing to reduce GHG emissions
The Department of Energy has awarded $118 million to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for transportation and manufacturing needs. Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs, with Growth Energy says the grants will [Read More…]
More data needed on cover crops and nitrogen leaching
A water quality specialist in Wisconsin says more data is needed to help determine how much cover crops help control nitrate leaching in soils. Guolong Liang with the University of Wisconsin Extension tells Brownfield cover [Read More…]
Hildenbrand appointed to Beef Promotion and Research Board
Photo provided by Indiana Beef Cattle Association Dubois County Cattle Producer Edmund Hildenbrand was one of 40 appointees by US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Hildenbrand, [Read More…]
2023 Agricultural Summit by First Farmers Bank and Trust
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will cover the 2023 Agricultural Summit by First Farmers Bank and Trust in West Lafayette, Indiana on February 7, 2023. …