Ag News
Livestock economist looks ahead to 2023
A livestock economist says consumer demand and drought will be the top stories he’s watching in 2023. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says despite the economic downturn in 2022, consumer demand for beef and pork [Read More…]
NCBA Summer Business Meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner will be in San Diego, California July 24 – 26, 2023 for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Summer Business Meeting. …
Livestock Forage Program sign-up open through January
Sign-up for the Farm Service Agency’s Livestock Forage Program is open through the end of January. Missouri FSA State Executive Director Joe Aull says livestock producers in more than 50 counties are eligible. “This provides [Read More…]
Year-round access to some fresh fruits is relatively new
Until somewhat recently, some fresh fruit like blueberries was limited depending on the season. David Magaña is a market analyst with Rabobank. Healthy Living: …
New USB Chair Megan Kaiser
New United Soybean Board Chair Megan Kaiser says the checkoff group provides farmers a unified voice not only in directing soybean research and promotion but also in making clear what farmers do. Kaiser from Bowling [Read More…]
Nutrient Use Efficiency
Ross Bender is director of new product development for The Mosaic Company and says it’s important for farmers to understand the dynamics of nutrient use in a plant. At the macro level, he tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Lending a helping hand to farm families
Risk management guidance is essential for producers. In this episode, eastern Iowa pig farmer Trish Cook explains how their family utilized the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers as they looked to grow their operation. … [Read More…]
The evolving consumer of meat
The evolving meat consumer – what trends and insights are showing. Michael Uetz, principal with Midan Marketing, says consumers don’t stand still. They continue to evolve and they change their attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors toward [Read More…]
Recovering deer with a tracking dog
Tracking a deer can be a difficult task, especially if the hunter executed a poor or marginal shot. Longtime hunter Shane Simpson of Minnesota (pictured above) says he’s been helping hunters find their deer with [Read More…]
The optimum time to apply fertilizer
With record high input prices, farmers should maximize the efficiency of fertilizer applications to help increase return on investment by boosting yields at harvest time. In this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomist says [Read More…]
Producer says caring for animals is the ‘right thing to do’
A north central Indiana pork producer wants consumers to know that he and other producers care about animal welfare. Healthy Living: …
Ag economist expects crop input costs to steady
An extension ag economist expects 2023 crop input costs to be comparable to the past year. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield price increases should be less intense relative to 2021 and 2022. [Read More…]
Cattle futures take profits as direct trade gains on week
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower on profit taking, essentially buying expectations of higher direct trade on Thursday, then selling the fact on Friday. February live was down $.95 at $157.90 [Read More…]
Swine industry faced several disease threats in 2022
The pork industry faced several disease threats in 2022. Dr. Paul Sundberg with the Swine Health Information Center says some were at home and others abroad. “Both on the domestic (side) with tracking PRRS and [Read More…]
Ag economist outlines areas to watch in the dairy sector
Demand for dairy has been cooling in the second half of 2022 at the same time milk production numbers have started to rise. A dairy economist says that could flip in the year ahead. Nate [Read More…]
Soybeans, wheat end 2022 on a strong note
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing solid week-to-week gains and keeping the January through August contracts above $15. Soybeans hit six-month highs and March bean meal established a fresh contract high on [Read More…]
Senator discusses agriculture challenges
The agriculture industry continued to face challenges in 2022. U.S. Senator Mike Braun says ag input prices and availability are a concern with the ongoing supply chain disruptions. “Agriculture has been a challenge to say [Read More…]
Mint-based herbicide could offer solution for resistant weeds
A new herbicide technology derived from mint plants could help growers battle resistant weeds. Harpe BioHerbicide Solutions Co-Founder Daniel Pepitone tells Brownfield mint is readily available and contains a molecular compound that has been found [Read More…]
Interest in fresh fruits year-round is ongoing
Demand for having access to some fresh fruits year-round has continued despite rising food costs. David Magaña with Rabobak tells Brownfield retail sales and consumer demand have held steady this year Healthy Living: …
No resolution on ag labor reform
The National Potato Council is disappointed Congress couldn’t reach an agreement on ag labor reform in the lame duck session. CEO Kam Quarles says it was too heavy of a lift to include in the [Read More…]