Ag News
Potential for sharply higher beef prices adds to demand uncertainty
A livestock economist says significantly higher beef prices in 2023 create more risk for producers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says demand strength will be the wild card for producers next year. But, he says, [Read More…]
Tools available to help navigate market volatility
Understanding how to utilize the futures market can be a lot for producers to wrap their heads around. Makenzie Billings, manager, agricultural and alternative investment products, says the CME Group has developed tools to participants [Read More…]
Connecting with consumers about beef production
Research has shown that when consumers think about sustainably produced beef, they also equate that to cattle care. Kara Lee with Certified Angus Beef says that’s where Beef Quality Assurance can come into play. AUDIO: [Read More…]
Illinois Farm Bureau documentary highlights nutrient loss reduction efforts
Attendees of the 2022 IFB Annual Meeting watch the premiere of the documentary at the Palmer House in Chicago The Illinois Farm Bureau has produced a documentary highlighting nutrient loss reduction progress. The hour-long video [Read More…]
Bow hunting the bitter cold late season
We’re now in December, and archery hunting the late season can be both challenging and rewarding. Warren Holder with Raised Hunting tells Brownfield whitetail deer shift their patterns to survival mode now that the rut [Read More…]
INFB’s 2023 priorities include rural viability, energy, taxes, and food security
Indiana Farm Bureau will focus on rural viability, energy, taxes, and food security in the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Andy Tauer is the executive director of public policy. “The Indiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors [Read More…]
Weather expert is optimistic La Nina is fading away
A weather scientist says he doesn’t believe the current LaNina weather pattern will complete its third straight year. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the La Nina is fading but is still influencing the [Read More…]
Farm bankruptcies in the Cornhusker State on a double-digit decline
A Western Corn Belt state has one of the lowest farm bankruptcy rates in the nation. Data from American Farm Bureau shows Nebraska had a double-digit drop in Chapter 12 filings in 2021, which is [Read More…]
More trade missions coming up for FAS
The USDA will lead several trade missions in 2023 in an effort to build relationships and expand ag export opportunities. Clay Hamilton is the Associate Administrator of the USDA’s Foreign Ag Service (FAS). “Right now, [Read More…]
Thompson supports allowing better milk pricing discussions at hearings
The Congressman in line to become the next House Ag Committee chair wants to allow more vibrant discussions about milk pricing. Republican Glenn GT Thompson tells Brownfield he supports a suggestion to add language to [Read More…]
Renewable fuels can benefit consumers
Did you know that biofuels, which are fuels derived from renewable feedstock sources like corn and soybean oil, can benefit consumers? Anne Steckel is senior advisor for the National Farmers Union, an organization that represents [Read More…]
Hog futures higher heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher watching corn and watching direct business develop. February live cattle closed $.25 lower at $155.42 and April lives closed $.02 lower at [Read More…]
Anaerobic digestion can boost crop fertility
An extension manure management specialist suggests anaerobic digestion can boost crop fertility. Melissa Wilson with the University of Minnesota says digestate tends to make nitrogen in manure more plant available. “So it can make it [Read More…]
Arkansas confirms HPAI in a backyard flock
Arkansas has confirmed its third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Arkansas Secretary of Ag Wes Ward says testing confirmed the virus in an Arkansas County backyard flock after an increase in mortality. The state [Read More…]
Senate votes to prevent potential rail strike
The Senate has passed a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike that would have been catastrophic to the U.S. economy. The joint resolution passed 80-15 and codifies an agreement that was brokered by the [Read More…]
Soybeans drop, corn and wheat also move lower
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week, but lower than expected, and soybean oil is down sharply ahead of the monthly crush numbers. The October [Read More…]
Michigan Farm Bureau refreshes water policy
Michigan Farm Bureau plans on encouraging local officials to manage agricultural drainage similar to watersheds. Senior Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist Laura Campbell tells Brownfield a resolution adopted by delegates this week supports legislation currently [Read More…]
Clean Fuels says RFS proposal misses the mark with biomass-based diesel
Clean Fuels Alliance America is disappointed the EPA has proposed minor increases for biomass-based diesel volumes over the next three years. Kurt Kovarik is vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels. “The EPA [Read More…]
Corn for ethanol, soybean crush both up sharply on month
The USDA says corn for ethanol use during October was 448.895 million bushels. That was up 17% from September because of increased availability of corn after harvest and some plants resuming normal or near-normal production [Read More…]
Africa could boom with beef, pork demand
The US Meat Export Federation continues its efforts to diversify and expand beef export markets in Africa. President and CEO Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield the biggest hurdle is developing a reliable supply chain. “Once you [Read More…]