Ag News
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…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2022
Sep. corn closed at $6.15, up 14 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $16.09 and 1/4, up 30 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $489.70, up 80 centsAug. soybean oil closed at 61.18, up [Read More…]
Beam to chair Kansas wildfire taskforce in wake of December disaster
Kansas Ag Director Mike Beam has been selected to lead the state’s wildfire taskforce to help producers prepare and mitigate future disasters. He tells Brownfield there’s been an alarming increase in wildfires in the last [Read More…]
Baldwin, Grassley introduce ag land foreign ownership bill
Legislation introduced Thursday would bring more scrutiny and better tracking of foreign farmland ownership. Tammy Baldwin Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin says she worked with Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley to introduce the Farmland Security Act [Read More…]
CME milk futures and cash dairy closed lower Wednesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly down on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. July Class III milk was up $0.01 at $22.51. August closed down $0.50 at $20.67. September closed down $0.42 at [Read More…]
Michigan Master Farmer credits irrigation for diverse rotation
A central Michigan farmer says he’s a firm believer in irrigation on his sandy soils. Fourth-generation farmer Greg McCarthy of Edmore was the first one in his family to grow potatoes in the early ‘80s. [Read More…]
Ethanol production down, supply tighter
U.S. ethanol production and stocks moved lower last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.021 million barrels a day, down 13,000 on the week, but up 7,000 on the year. Plant margins [Read More…]
Don’t overcook your pork
A decade after the USDA updated its guidelines for safely preparing pork, Jane Stone with the Nebraska Pork Producers says they’re still reminding consumers not to over cook pork. AUDIO: Healthy Living, Jane Stone … [Read More…]