Ag News
Wisconsin Farmers Union sets policy priorities
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield state officials will be focusing on four key policy initiatives. “Concentration in the agricultural industry, preserving small and mid-sized farms, family farms shaping climate change policy, [Read More…]
Additional HPAI cases confirmed in Iowa
Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the virus was found in commercial turkey flocks in Cherokee and Buena Vista [Read More…]
Helping cattle producers manage risk
The Livestock Risk Protection program helps livestock producers reduce the downside risk on their farms. In this Managing for Profit, University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown talks about what producers need to know about [Read More…]
The thrill of going on an out-of-state hunting trip
Travel hunting is growing in popularity as hunters across the country seek new opportunities in other states. Pennsylvania hunter Clint Campbell, host of the Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, goes on several out [Read More…]
Renewal season at 40 Square
Amanda Beavens with 40 Square, a healthcare cooperative for farmers and agribusinesses in Minnesota, says renewal season is winding down. But she tells Brownfield new members can still join anytime and says the co-op offers [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn mixed after WASDE numbers
Soybeans were mixed on bear spreading, pressuring nearby contracts while supporting deferred months, but ended the week with strong gains. The USDA left U.S. ending stocks and South American production estimates unchanged with November. The [Read More…]
NCBA calls for enhanced LRP in next farm bill
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants to see enhanced risk management tools in the next farm bill. NCBA president Don Schiefelbein says Livestock Risk Protection is a priority in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have [Read More…]
Cheese and butter price increases supporting more milk production
The USDA expects milk production to remain unchanged for the rest of this year and increase in 2023 because of higher output-per-cow and more cows. In its December supply and demand report, USDA increased butter [Read More…]
USDA projecting larger beef, broiler, turkey production
The USDA has increased its expectations for 2022 beef, broiler, and turkey production, while decreasing the annual outlook for pork. Commercial beef production is pegged at 28.417 billion pounds, up 70 million from November due [Read More…]
USDA raises U.S. corn ending stocks guess on cut in exports
The USDA has raised its domestic ending stocks projection for corn, while leaving soybeans and wheat unchanged from November. U.S. corn ending stocks are seen at 1.257 billion bushels, up 75 million bushels on the [Read More…]
Illinois Farm Bureau President prioritizing big issues in “lame duck” year
Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert is prioritizing key agriculture issues during his final year in office. “I’m not going to be a lame duck, as some of my board members tease me about. We’ve [Read More…]
See and Spray
John Deere marketing manager Tim Deinert says See and Spray technology uses cameras to identify and spray weeds. He tells Brownfield See and Spray uses machine learning to help farmers make better informed decisions and [Read More…]
November dairy exports benefit from Cooperatives Working Together
A group of dairy cooperatives that offer export assistance helped move more than 18 million pounds of cheese and milk powder during November. Cooperatives Working Together members secured 52 contracts that month, aiding in the [Read More…]
New House Ag Committee chair plans to scrutinize ag program spending
A fellow Republican on the House Ag Committee is pleased the new chairman plans to take a deep look at USDA spending. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield Glenn GT Thompson will ensure oversight of [Read More…]
DOE awards agrivoltaics projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $8 million to solar projects that integrate farming. Seven projects will support agrivoltaics research that combines solar energy technology and production agriculture. Among the winners are Iowa State [Read More…]
Appetite for U.S. dairy products still strong
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says October was the seventh straight month for increases in dairy exports. Total values increased 24 percent from 2021 to nearly $820 million and volumes were up nine percent. Exports [Read More…]
Land O’Lakes official debunks butter shortage claims
A leading butter supplier is easing supply concerns. Heather Anfang with Land O’Lakes suggests reports of a holiday butter shortage are false. “There was less inventory this year as an industry in butter than last [Read More…]
Producers and the decisions that come with historic drought
Some cattle producers say that historic drought in the Great Plains will force them to continue to make difficult decisions in 2023. “You can’t get sentimental about the cows. You have to get sentimental about [Read More…]
A complex trade relationship
Record corn and soybean production in South America is changing the global trade dynamic. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer tells Brownfield the global export pie is growing and the piece of the pie that belongs to [Read More…]
CME milk futures & cash dairy mostly down Thursday
Milk futures were down in the near term and cash dairy prices were mostly lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. December Class III milk was down $0.01 at $20.38. January was down $0.39 at [Read More…]