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Missouri State Fair
Brownfield’s Will Robinson and Cyndi Young will be on the ground in Sedalia, Missouri August 11 – 20, 2022 for the Missouri State Fair. …
Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction at Wisconsin State Fair
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in West Allis on August 11, 2022 covering the Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction at Wisconsin State Fair. …
Hog futures pressured by lower pork values
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, ahead of the bulk of the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $1.82 higher at $143.95 and December live cattle [Read More…]
Declining fuel prices mixed bag for biofuels
An ag economist says declining fuel prices are altering the demand for biofuels. The University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says that’s because of an increasing global oil supply, pointing to the U.S last week… “It [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 3, 2022
Sep. corn closed at $5.91 and 1/2, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans closed at $15.58, down 11 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $481.70, down $7.50Aug. soybean oil closed at 65.08, down 12 pointsSep. wheat [Read More…]
ASA pushing for stronger crop insurance
An American Soybean Association board member says farmers need more secure safety nets in the next farm bill. Russell Wolf tells Brownfield current crop insurance coverage is too low. “Especially on the soybean side,” he [Read More…]
Soybeans lose more ground as corn finishes firm
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans were up early, but couldn’t follow through, with sharp losses in bean meal and crude oil. Part of the losses were also tied to uncertainties about [Read More…]
Focusing on grain bin safety
Working in and around grain bins is some of the most dangerous work farmers do on their operations. In this Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Paul Stevenson with Nationwide Insurance talks about prevention and the [Read More…]
Recent rains help improve the Michigan soybean crop
Recent rainfalls will provide a boost to Michigan soybean’s crop. But a certified crop advisor says more is needed. In this episode, Matt Schwab with Helena provides a crop update and some reminders for growers to [Read More…]
Cattle futures pressured by lower boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day lower waiting for the week’s direct business to develop with additional pressure from lower boxed beef. October live cattle closed $.50 lower at [Read More…]
Dryness a mounting concern in parts of Minnesota
Increasingly dry conditions are a concern across the Midwest, including parts of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says growing conditions have been variable across the state. “If we go to the [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 2, 2022
Sep. corn closed at $5.91 and 1/4, down 15 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $15.69 and 1/4, down 25 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $489.20, up $2.20Aug. soybean oil closed at 65.20, down 103 [Read More…]
An educator says if you don’t need it, don’t spray it
Michigan State educator emeritus Ned Birkey says he’s heard some bad advice lately, including adding insecticides to the sprayer tank without verifying an insect problem. Birkey says a good agronomist can answer every farmer’s question [Read More…]
Elder care management for farm families
We often don’t know what resources we need until we need them for our elders, says Amie Merz, an EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager. In this episode, she [Read More…]
Higher quality food at food banks makes a difference
With rising food prices, more and more families are relying on food bank networks to supplement their families. John Elliott, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based Gleaners Food Bank says food banks are becoming more focused [Read More…]
Missouri Soybean’s First Policy Coordinator
Liz Henderson is the Missouri Soybean Association’s first Policy Coordinator. In the newly created role, Henderson will work to enhance leadership, influence and overall industry relations. She says she looks forward to getting to know [Read More…]
Dryness a growing concern in Iowa
The latest weekly crop update for Iowa indicates concerns about dryness are increasing. The USDA says nearly half the state’s topsoil and subsoil moisture is considered short to very short. Crop conditions reflect the weather [Read More…]
Comparing African swine fever stability in feed at different storage temps
The survivability of African swine fever in feed varies on holding temperature. That’s the verdict of Dr. Megan Niederwerder, associate director of the Swine Health Information Center, following what she calls a robust study involving [Read More…]
Cattle, hog futures mostly lower watching cash trade
Live cattle were mostly lower, waiting to see how much direct business is left to be done, and feeders were pressured by the higher move in corn. August live was down $.62 at $136.17 and [Read More…]
ASPIRE Act aims to connect people to careers in agriculture
Legislation that addresses workforce shortages in agriculture has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith tells Brownfield the Agriculture Skills Preparation for Industry Recruitment Efforts, or ASPIRE Act, gets at an issue [Read More…]