Ag News
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…]
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act pushed to new Congress
US Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s disappointed the omnibus spending bill does not include his Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. The $1.7 trillion spending bill funds the government for 2023. “In the end we [Read More…]
Kansas Water Authority historically changes policy of draining aquifer
A Midwestern state could change how it asks farmers to irrigate crops to avoid depleting one of the world’s largest underground aquifers. Earl Lewis, chief engineer with the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water [Read More…]
WRDA 2022 heads to Biden’s desk
Congress has passed a bill that makes vital investments in the nation’s ports and inland waterway system. President Biden is set to sign the Water Resources and Development Act of 2022, and US Senator Chuck [Read More…]
No-till + cover crops + grass waterways saves more nutrients and soil
Er8c Cooley Eric Cooley with Discovery Farms Wisconsin says new research shows how stacking conservation practices can help keep valuable soil and nutrients where they belong… on the farm. 12-20-22 Managing for Profit – Eric [Read More…]
Keeping holiday meals safe
All this week we’ll take a closer look at ways to ensure you’re serving a meal this holiday season that reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses. Meredith Carothers is a food safety specialist for the [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 19, 2022
Mar. corn closed at $6.47 1/4, down 5 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $14.60 and 3/4, down 19 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $449.10, down $13.80Jan. soybean oil closed at 64.41, up 105 [Read More…]
Corn, soybeans pressured by a forecast for rain in Argentina
Soybeans closed lower, pressured by the drop in soybean meal and improved chances for rain in Argentina later this week. A decent rainfall could provide a boost to a crop that’s been facing significant drought [Read More…]
Swine Health Information Center receives 41 research proposals
New ideas are being studied to help swine producers keep their animals disease-free and healthy. Dr. Megan Niederwerder with the Swine Health Information Center tells Brownfield they requested proposals for new swine research projects in [Read More…]