Ag News
Legislation to keep wind and solar projects off productive farmland to be re-introduced
Legislation designed to help keep growing food on productive farmland died in Congress. Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield his Future Agriculture Retention and Management, or FARM Act will have to be re-introduced in the [Read More…]
Interest in pasture insurance continues to grow
Due to the drought, USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says producer interest in the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program continues to grow. She tells Brownfield the premium is subsidized. “That [Read More…]
Genetics play part in surprisingly good crop yields
Yields were surprisingly good in many parts of the Corn Belt this year. Golden Harvest corn portfolio manager Andy Ackley says 2022 was full of challenges, from wet conditions at planting to widespread drought during [Read More…]
A warm-up underway on the central, southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, chilly conditions linger in the wake of the recent winter storm and cold spell. Tuesday’s high temperatures will remain below 32°F in the vicinity of the Great Lakes, although snow showers [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn see post-Christmas gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on speculative and technical buying, ending the session near the day’s lows, unable to hold above $15. Most forecasts have a return to hot, dry weather in much of Argentina and [Read More…]
Export inspections mixed on week
Wheat export inspections as of the week ending December 22nd are slightly ahead of the pace needed to meet USDA projections for the current marketing year. The 2022/23 marketing year started June 1st for wheat [Read More…]
Inflation casts shadow over markets
Potential fallout from inflation is casting a shadow over commodity prices. Arlan Suderman is chief commodities economist for StoneX. “When we look at what the market is paying attention to right now, I’d have to [Read More…]
Recent roundtable helps identify Hoosier farmer concerns
Photo by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Hoosier farmers and agribusinesses identified bringing land back into production, labor, and supply chains as top issues during a recent agricultural roundtable in Randolph County. Fourth Generation [Read More…]
A mild, active, moisture-laden pattern ahead of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across the northern High Plains and the West, while warmer-than-normal conditions will cover the eastern half of the U.S. [Read More…]
CattleFax says drought, feed costs need to improve in 2023
The CEO of CattleFax says drought and feed costs could be potential wildcards for cattle producers trying to improve bottom lines in 2023. Randy Blach tells Brownfield he expects drought conditions and heat intensity to [Read More…]
Buying and selling farmland with investors
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn how a New York Stock Exchange-listed REIT, or real estate investment trust, allows the public to invest in farmland and farmers to work with a reliable landlord with [Read More…]
Increasing access to high-quality food
A local meat processor in Nebraska is focusing on selling high-quality beef products directly to consumers. And one way Max McLean has found success is by offering beef products and high-quality foods through vending machines [Read More…]
Wisconsin soybean program looks ahead after loss of leader
The Wisconsin Soybean program is turning a tragedy into an opportunity. Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board chair Pat Mullooly tells Brownfield it was a shock when Wisconsin Soybean Association Executive Director Robert Karls died in early [Read More…]
Picking the right broadhead for archery hunting
When it comes to hunting with archery equipment, having the right arrow and broadhead setup is vital for success. That’s according to Iowa hunter John Lusk (pictured above), host of Lusk Archery Adventures on YouTube. [Read More…]
John Deere back in the strip-till business
John Deere go-to-market manager for large tractors and tillage Ryan Jardon says Deere is excited to be getting back into the strip-till segment. He tells Brownfield the new ST-Series comes in both drawn and integral [Read More…]
A fairly positive end to the week for grains
Soybeans found support in the strong demand for soybean products. Both soybean oil and soybean meal were higher on Friday. Ending stocks are estimated at the lowest levels in several years and crush margins have [Read More…]
Cattle mostly higher, hogs mixed ahead of USDA reports
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. The report confirmed fewer slaughter-ready cattle in 2023 and are friendly to prices. There was a [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 23, 2022
Mar. corn closed at $6.61 and 1/4, up 5 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $14.79, up 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $455.30, up $3.30Jan. soybean oil closed at 65.79, up 13 pointsMar. [Read More…]
CME milk futures higher, cash dairy mixed Friday
Milk futures were up in the near term and cash dairy prices were mixed going into the holiday weekend on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III milk was up $0.21 at $19.46. February was [Read More…]
USDA expects slight increase in hog production in 2023
The U.S. hog herd has gotten smaller, but the report suggests there could be some production growth in 2023. The USDA says there were 73.1 million hogs and pigs in the U.S. on December 1st, [Read More…]