Ag News
Wisconsin soybean growers revisit in-state crush plant options
The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board would like to see a soybean crushing facility built in the state. Chairman Pat Mullooly tells Brownfield the board had a feasibility study done several years ago, and they want [Read More…]
Clock is ticking on McKalip, Taylor nominations
US Senator Chuck Grassley says time is running out to get two key trade positions confirmed before the calendar turns to 2023. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s calling for swift confirmations of Doug McKalip [Read More…]
Hard freeze, strong winds headed for Delta region
Delta farms can expect strong winds and freezing temperatures as a winter storm moves east across the US this week. Brownfield meteorologist Greg Soulje says there will be a hard, killing freeze throughout the delta [Read More…]
Intense end of year blizzard targeting Corn Belt
A high impact blizzard is expected to bring white-out snow, intense wind and negative temperatures to the corn belt this week. “This could be one for the record books considering its scope, intensity and wind [Read More…]
Wisconsin egg, milk production down
Wisconsin’s egg production remains below month-ago and year-ago levels. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says the November production was 144 million eggs, which is down 3% from October but 20% lower than November of 2021. [Read More…]
The most important tool in the kitchen
For many, the holidays are a time for gathering and enjoying family and friends. And what better way to do that than around a good meal? Meredith Coruthers, a food safety expert with the USDA [Read More…]
Temps to rapidly moderate; an active pattern to ahead for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the High [Read More…]
Brownfield Ag Weather Today: powerhouse winter storm; record-setting cold wave ahead
The heart of an Arctic airmass will arrive across the northern Plains on Wednesday before blasting southward to the Rio Grande late Thursday. Low temperatures on Thursday could fall to near -40°F across portions of [Read More…]
Fire destroys Michigan corn facility
The Andersons, Inc. Hemlock, Michigan facility Photo: Jonathon Dent at Brownfield affiliate WSGW A fire has destroyed a large corn storage facility owned by The Andersons Inc. in Hemlock, Michigan. Jeremy Scott is the Richland [Read More…]
Soybeans lead a Tuesday rally
Soybeans ended the day higher, supported by strength in the bean oil and bean meal markets. Expectations that the capacity for renewable diesel will be expanded are very supportive of soybe3an oil. The U.S. export [Read More…]
U.S. Trade Representative to expand Canadian dairy trade dispute
Alan Bjerga with National Milk Producers Federation discusses USTR’s move to get Canadian market access with Brownfield’s Larry Lee The U.S. is taking further action against Canada for its dairy trade practices. U.S. Trade Representative [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 20, 2022
Mar. corn closed at $6.50, up 4 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $14.78 and 1/2, up 17 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $452.40, up $3.30Jan. soybean oil closed at 66.05, up 164 pointsMar. [Read More…]
Cattle futures waiting for direction from direct cash trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business and Friday’s On Feed numbers. February live cattle closed $.47 lower at $155.57 and April [Read More…]
Illinois Farm Bureau stresses importance of engagement with new legislators
Illinois Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to engage with state legislators as 38 new members enter the General Assembly in 2023. Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, tells Brownfield building and maintaining [Read More…]
Dairy producers’ margins expected to tighten in 2023
The strong dairy product prices and export volumes seen in 2022 are expected to temper next year, tightening margins for US dairy producers. Economist Tanner Ehmke with CoBank tells Brownfield there has been gradual growth [Read More…]
Consultant says don’t jump the gun on pricing 2024 grain
An ag consultant suggests farmers hold off on pricing grain for 2024. Retired Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist Dr. Steve Johnson says although current commodity prices are strong, he recommends waiting until this [Read More…]
2022 was a good year for ethanol
An ethanol industry leader says 2022 was a good year for farmers and producers. Troy Bredenkamp is with the Renewable Fuels Association. He says, “We have seen record growth and record sales of E15 across [Read More…]
Funding available to Indiana farmers in WLEB to improve water quality
Funding is now available for Indiana farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin to help implement conservation practices on their land. The funds, made possible through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, will assist farmers in [Read More…]
CME milk futures, cash dairy down Tuesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were down Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III milk was down $0.34 at $18.73. February was down $0.35 at $18.52. March was down $0.40 at $18.74. [Read More…]
Extreme cold could wipe out portions of U.S. winter wheat crop
An ag meteorologist says this week’s extreme cold snap could cause irreversible damage to the nation’s winter wheat crop. Matt Makens with CattleFax tells Brownfield wheat in parts of the Central and Western Plains don’t [Read More…]