Ag News
Water reclassification decision on hold
The director of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission has agreed to delay a decision on a river reclassification after hearing from farmers about its impact. A request by the Department of Natural Resources to reclassify [Read More…]
Environmental Defense Fund and Danone tackle dairy methane
The Environmental Defense Fund and Danone, one of the world’s largest dairy companies, are partnering to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms by 30 percent by 2030. John Tauzel, Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane [Read More…]
CME milk higher, cash dairy mixed Monday
Milk futures were up in the near term and cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February Class III milk was up $0.43 at $18.67. March was up $0.29 at $18.28. [Read More…]
Steel prices put barge fleet expansion on hold
The high price of steel has put a hold on building new barges. Tom Torretti, director of bulk sales and logistics for Consolidated Grain and Barge Company is based in St. Louis. He says, “Today [Read More…]
House Ag Committee member says there’s plenty to review in the farm bill
A member of the House Ag Committee says writing the farm bill is behind schedule and there are several priorities lawmakers need to review. Republican Tracey Mann of Kansas tells Brownfield producers are pleased with [Read More…]
Excess snow could help prevent winter kill, spark spring pasture growth
An extension specialist says the winter snowpack could be good news for cattle producers in drought-stricken areas of the Corn Belt. Ben Beckman with the University of Nebraska says some areas have received almost 40 [Read More…]
Snow brings some renewed optimism for Kansas farmers
A Central Kansas farmer says this weekend’s winter storm has renewed some hope for the growing season. “It’s not a drought buster by any means, but it does make you feel pretty good to get [Read More…]
Soybean inspections down on week, up on year
The USDA says that as of the week ending January 19th, soybean export inspections are ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2022/23 marketing year got underway June [Read More…]
Soil moisture factors into 2023 crop decisions
Soil moisture could dictate some decisions for corn and soybean growers. Ryan Feist is with Bayer Crop Science. “Looking at subsoil moisture I think is a very important key thought process in how we approach [Read More…]
Economist says the price outlook for cattle is promising, but a lot of “what-ifs” still at play
A livestock economist says even tighter beef supplies are coming. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says placements in December were down approximately 156,000 head, and when he looks at the by-weight category, about a third [Read More…]
A more typical January “look and “feel” across the Heartland; moisture on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cloudy, breezy weather prevails. Snow showers linger east of the Mississippi River. Deep snow remains on the ground in the upper Midwest, including much of Nebraska, Minnesota, and the Dakotas, as [Read More…]
Much colder air ahead for much of the Nation; an active Winter pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for a transition to cooler weather nationwide, with below-normal temperatures in the western and central U.S. and near-normal temperatures in the East. Any lingering warmth should be [Read More…]
Minnesota Corn Growers mull position on solar panel expansion
Farm groups in several states are trying to figure out how to address the expansion of solar panels on productive farmland. Minnesota Corn Growers president Richard Syverson says it’s a difficult issue that came up [Read More…]
Frost: Congress likely to consider traditional and alternative energy sources
A former congressman, on behalf of Council for a Secure America, says he expects the 118th Congress to consider policies involving both alternative and traditional energy sources. Martin Frost says there is room for both. [Read More…]
Soybeans down, corn mostly weak, watching Argentina
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, cementing the lower weekly finish. Most forecasts have improved much-needed near-term rainfall for Argentina and southern Brazil. Argentina’s crop is in dismal shape and will need more [Read More…]
December cattle placements drop 8% on year
The USDA says 1.804 million head of cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots in December. That was down 8% from December 2021 with the usual holiday related slowdown in placements amplified by winter storms in [Read More…]
Clean Fuels Conference will kick off Monday in Tampa
Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen at last year’s conference. Brownfield Ag News will be on the ground at the 2023 Clean Fuels Conference Jan. 23-26 in Tampa, Florida. Clean Fuels Alliance America is getting ready [Read More…]
CME milk & cash dairy mostly lower Friday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly down Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February Class III milk was down $0.06 at $18.24. March was down $0.01 at $17.99. April was up $0.02 at [Read More…]
Precision Planting introduces “Panorama” and other advancements at Winter Conference
During the company’s 2023 Winter Conference this week, Precision Planting unveiled “Panorama”, a data collection and utilization platform designed to pair with their 20/20 monitor. Justin McMenamy, Vice President of Disruptive Products tells Brownfield, “If [Read More…]
Sheep producers feel price pinch
A midwestern sheep producer says lamb sales are taking a backseat at the grocery store. Brenda Reau tells Brownfield rising food costs have negatively impacted lamb markets. “People just don’t have the extra disposable income [Read More…]