Ag News
Avian flu outbreaks expected to concentrate in Upper Midwest
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is expected to concentrate in the Upper Midwest. American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh says the outbreak is following a similar pattern to 2015 with the largest impact on laying hens [Read More…]
Closing grain and livestock futures: April 21, 2022
May corn closed at $7.99 and 1/4, down 16 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $17.48 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $468.90, down $2.50May soybean oil closed at $81.50, [Read More…]
Ag groups critical of Biden’s environmental policy
Agricultural organizations are critical of the Biden administration’s direction on environmental policy. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA are disappointing [Read More…]
South Dakota farmer says rain is needed
A South Dakota farmer is hoping for rain as he plants alfalfa in dry conditions. Travis Mockler farms near Centerville, in far southeastern South Dakota. He tells Brownfield he hasn’t had snow all winter, and [Read More…]
FAPRI-MU projecting strong farm incomes
A group of leading ag economists is projecting strong net farm incomes for the next couple years. John Kruse is with the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute… “We’ve got very strong commodity [Read More…]
Meteorologist: forecast highlights season of haves and have nots
Brownfield Ag Meteorologist Greg Soulje says the extended forecast is showing signs of drought improvement. “We anticipate some delays in spring grain planting and additional improvement to drought for the Northern Plains. The Western Corn [Read More…]
Parts availability remains a concern this planting season
Southwest Indiana farmer Mark Seib says accessing parts is a challenge this planting season. “That’s getting to be more and more of a concern for all the farmers. I used to go to one dealership [Read More…]
Next two weeks critical for planting soybeans
An agronomy professor says he’s not worried about planting delays just yet. Michigan State University’s Manni Singh tells Brownfield while planting progress is behind, soil temperatures need to be at least upper 40s for soybean [Read More…]
Planting nerves yet to set in
A Northeastern Michigan farmer says planting was over halfway complete at this time last year. Robyn Fogarasi tells Brownfield that’s not the case this year as an inch of snow this week has stalled any [Read More…]
POET says Nebraska’s biofuels tax credits boost economy, expand fuel options in the U.S.
The world’s largest biofuel producer says ethanol tax credits will boost access to lower-cost fuel options across the Midwest. Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs with POET, says Nebraska recently passed a law that [Read More…]
Temps to continues to vary greatly across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across much of the country, with the greatest likelihood of cool conditions focused on the Great Lakes States. However, warmer-than-normal weather will [Read More…]
A wide-range of weather continues throughout the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, rain showers are gradually ending across the Ohio Valley and the lower Great Lakes region. Elsewhere, extensive fieldwork delays continue, despite the brief return of mild, dry weather. Thursday’s high temperatures [Read More…]
Consumers on food spending
A new report is tracking consumer food spending and more. Healthy Living: The latest Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University has found that food demand, so far, is price insensitive. Click here for more [Read More…]
The battle against pigweed
From palmer amaranth to waterhemp, pigweeds are some of the most challenging weeds for farmers to control. In this Managing for Profit, Kip Jacobs, UPL Tech Services Manager shares how herbicide applications with PREVIEW leaves [Read More…]
Dairy groups, state chamber fight a Wisconsin local CAFO ordinance
Two farm organizations and a Wisconsin business group are pushing back against what they call an illegal local ordinance against large farms. Venture Dairy Cooperative and the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance are working through the Wisconsin [Read More…]
Sanctions on Russian fertilizer exports could hinder global food supply
The director of plant foods for MFA Incorporated is urging caution on issuing sanctions against Russian fertilizer exports. Chris DeMoss tells Brownfield Russian fertilizer exports are already down sharply, and sanctions on fertilizer exports would [Read More…]
Klobuchar ready to do more if avian flu outbreak warrants it
A U.S. Senator says special appropriations might be necessary to help poultry producers impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield so far indemnifications have kept up with the growing number [Read More…]
Cattle futures supported by higher cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by the week’s stronger direct cash cattle business. June live cattle closed $2.05 higher at $138.62 and August live cattle closed $1.97 higher at [Read More…]
Record year for Michigan food and ag exports
Food and agriculture exports in Michigan hit a record $2.5 billion in 2021. Jamie Zmitko-Somers with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield despite logistical issues, sales were up nearly 20 percent. [Read More…]
Unfilled grain car orders increased nearly 50% in 2021
Recent analysis by American Farm Bureau finds the number of unfilled grain car orders increased by nearly 50 percent last year. Ag economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield unfilled orders are a day or more late [Read More…]