Ag News
EPA updates its herbicide strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has updated its herbicide strategy and an ag policy specialist says the update is more workable than the draft. The EPA released a draft herbicide strategy last summer to respond to [Read More…]
Rainfall slows planting progress for many in Indiana
A technical agronomist based in central Indiana says the wet spring has prevented many farmers in his area from getting a good start on planting. David Cosgray with DEKALB/Asgrow says progress has been sporadic, at [Read More…]
A more permanent year-round E15 fix needed
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s glad to see EPA issue the emergency waiver for E15, but he’d like to see permanent year-round E15 sales. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there’s bipartisan support [Read More…]
E15 Waiver allows supply chain to adjust in nick of time
An ethanol producer says the EPA’s summertime waiver allowing the sale of E15 fuel is very welcome, but knowing sooner would have been better for the fuels industry and consumers. Erik Huschitt from Badger State [Read More…]
West central Illinois planting well under way
Planting is well underway in west central Illinois. Shane Gray, who farms in Sangamon and Morgan counties, tells Brownfield they’ve been in the field since April 12th. “As soon as things dried up, everybody’s going [Read More…]
It All Works Together
Northern Minnesota crop and livestock producer Shayne Isane says his family has used John Deere equipment for a long time and believes Deere’s technology helps their bottom line. He tells Brownfield years of yield maps [Read More…]
Helping to lower food costs by strengthening supply chains
It’s no big secret that food costs are high. One factor contributing to the rising costs of groceries is a disruption to the food supply chain. Work is being done by Congress to strengthen that [Read More…]
Watch for black cutworms this spring
An agronomist in northwest Missouri encourages farmers to keep an eye out for black cutworms as corn and soybeans emerge. Erin Marlow with Cropwise Consulting tells Brownfield it’s early for the pest, but there have [Read More…]
Ohio Senator says farm bill cuts to SNAP unacceptable
Democratic members of Congress have drawn a line in the sand regarding cuts in the farm bill. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio says, “We are not going to cut SNAP benefits.” He tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Wisconsin school’s tractor day has special purpose
Many schools have a day where students bring farm tractors to school, but in Auburndale, Wisconsin, it’s a special day with a purpose. Ag educator Mark Cournoyer tells Brownfield nearly 40 students will bring old [Read More…]
Milk futures, cash dairy mixed Thursday
Milk futures and the cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. May was up $0.19 at $17.41. June was up $0.09 at $17.64. July was down $0.01 at $18.05. August was up $0.01 at $18.41. September [Read More…]
Ag land protection key to climate strategy
The American Farmland Trust says increasing support of agricultural conservation easements in the next farm bill would provide long-term climate benefits. Senior Policy Advisor Cris Coffin tells Brownfield recent research with Purdue University finds easements [Read More…]
Pork profitability turns a corner
An animal protein analyst says pork producers’ profits may have changed course. Brian Earnest, at CoBank, tells Brownfield after 17 straight months… “Producers are back in the black after being in the red for several [Read More…]
MO FFA President: the FFA opportunity
The outgoing president of the Missouri FFA Association says the FFA continues to have many opportunities for its members. Sam Tummons tells Brownfield “it’s a place everyone can be successful, not just farm kids. Traditionally, [Read More…]
Environment + Timing = Maximized N&S Utilization
Watch as Brownfield anchor/reporter Brent Barnet and Travis Kimmel, Director of Agronomic Technology for Advanced Agrilytics, talk about the importance of environmental factors that impact nitrogen and sulfur applications. …
Soybeans, corn fall further
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans followed soybean products, while watching harvest activity in Argentina and Brazil. Old crop U.S. export sales were up on the week, but the pace remains the [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 18, 2024
May corn closed at $4.26 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.34 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $338.00, down 70 centsMay soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
Cattle futures up heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.05 higher at $175.37 [Read More…]
Arkansas’ Rice planting pace is well ahead of normal, but could lead to challenges later
An Arkansas rice extension educator says planting season got started early and has yet to slow down. Jarrod Hardke says some farmers in the state were almost finished planting rice in the first week of [Read More…]
Minnesota turkey grower having success deterring wild birds with lasers
A Minnesota turkey grower is using lasers to help protect his flock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Jake Vlaminck of Fahlun Farms says he was one of the first turkey growers in the state to [Read More…]