Ag News
Grain trade ramping up between Brazil and China
Grain trade is ramping up between two big players on the global market. Joana Colussi, a post-doctoral student at the University of Illinois originally from Brazil, tells Brownfield a recent trade agreement creates the potential [Read More…]
USDA FAS sees big Brazil soybean crop
The USDA’s Foreign Ag Service is projecting record soybean production in Brazil. The FAS sees the crop at 153 million tons, 1 million above the most recent official guess and 26.4 million larger than a [Read More…]
Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative Forum
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be in Indianapolis on January 17, 2023 for the Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative Forum. …
National Milk Producers bring familiar priorities to the new Congress
Now that the House of Representatives is sworn in, a dairy group is bringing its legislative priorities to Capitol Hill. Jim Mulhern with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield the next farm bill is [Read More…]
Purdue/USB study evaluates impact of soy-based biofuels on food prices
A new study analyzes whether the increased use of soybean oil in biofuels has contributed to the rising retail prices of food products for consumers. The United Soybean Board recently partnered with Purdue University on [Read More…]
Ag transportation needs to improve in ’23, economist says
An ag economist says transportation challenges could be one of the top market issues again this year. Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau says farmers could see more supply chain disruptions if conditions don’t [Read More…]
An active pattern for most of the Nation; unseasonably mild across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in southern California and the Desert Southwest. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across the [Read More…]
Michigan Corn eyes sustainable aviation fuel as part of its future
Head of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, Jim Zook, explains the history of the checkoff, accomplishments, and how sustainable aviation fuel can support corn farmers. …
Agronomist watching export numbers in this week’s USDA report
An Illinois based agronomist is anticipating lower demand numbers in USDA’s supply and demand report this week. Mike Toohill with AgriSompo North America tells Brownfield he is worried about exports, ethanol and feed usage going [Read More…]
MO Cattlemen’s Association names officer team
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association has elected its officers for 2023. David Dick of Pettis County will serve as president; president-elect is Chuck Miller of Miller County; Jeff Reed of Wayne County will serve as vice-president; [Read More…]
MO cattle producers focus on eminent domain and property rights
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association supported legislation last session requiring a company to pay farmers for the land used to install an electrical transmission line. Executive Vice President Mike Deering tells Brownfield private property rights should be [Read More…]
Cattle, hog futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher ahead of widespread direct cash business. There was additional support from the higher boxed beef prices during the session and the lower [Read More…]
CME milk futures & cash dairy mostly higher Monday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III milk was up $0.39 at $19.70. February was up $0.56 at $19.15. March was up $0.27 at [Read More…]
On-farm assistance for Iowa’s farm families
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers works with farmers to help implement best management practices as they raise livestock responsibly and successfully. In this episode, eastern Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian discusses how the Coalition [Read More…]
Vilsack says domestic fertilizer production will boost competition
The USDA is taking steps to address farmers’ concerns with the price and availability of fertilizer. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the new Fertilizer Production Expansion Program will boost competition in the market and reduce [Read More…]
Missouri Pork Expo
Brownfield’s Carah Hart will cover the Missouri Pork Expo held February 21 – 22 at Osage Beach, Missouri …
Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association Meeting
Brownfield’s Carah Hart will cover the Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association Meeting held February 11, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. …
Permanent E15 solution possible in 2023
The biofuels industry is hopeful a permanent solution for year-round E15 is near. Executive director Brian Werner says the Minnesota Biofuels Association was among several state renewable energy groups recently on a call with EPA [Read More…]
Indiana Farm Bureau second VP reelected to national committee
Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Farm Bureau Second Vice President Isabella Chism was reelected chair of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. She was unanimously reelected during the 2023 AFBF Convention Saturday [Read More…]
Producer sentiment about farmland values shifts
Producer sentiment about farmland values has shifted, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert, director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, says although farmland value indices remain positive, sentiment [Read More…]