Ag News
Temps, weather vary greatly across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, a low-pressure system over the upper Great Lakes region is resulting in generally light but wind-driven snow showers across the upper Midwest, along with the return of sharply colder weather. Due [Read More…]
Hog, cattle futures end the week mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were mostly lower adjusting spreads. April live cattle closed $.70 lower at $146.17 and June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $141.12. March feeder [Read More…]
Ocean Shipping Reform Act aims to improve port problems sooner than later
A U.S. Senator who introduced legislation to help solve shipping issues is hopeful the situation at ports will be improving soon. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield the Ocean Shipping Reform Act addresses supply chain [Read More…]
Vertically integrated Anheuser-Busch setting growers up for success
The only vertically integrated brewer in the U.S. continues to invest in the more than 700 barley, rice, and hops growers it works with. Anheuser-Busch senior director of agronomy Kimberly Rogowski tells Brownfield the mission [Read More…]
Grassley recognized by Growth Energy for supporting biofuels
Longtime U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is being recognized for his support of the biofuels industry. Growth Energy has presented the Iowa Republican with its America’s Fuel Award. CEO Emily Skor says the award is given [Read More…]
Know break-even and maybe take a profit
The head of sales for the Farmer Business Network says it’s very important for farmers to know their break-even point when making crop insurance decisions. T.J. Wilson says farmers should make sure to include all [Read More…]
Economist says changes in world milk supply have helped U.S. milk checks
University of Wisconsin Dairy Economist Mark Stephenson says milk checks are looking better now thanks to changes in the world’s milk supply. He tells Brownfield, “Right now, markets are kind of tight, and it’s not [Read More…]
Noem signs two grain bills
Governor Noem has signed two grain-related bills into law this week. One increases penalties for action related to grain transactions at warehouses operating without a license. The other bans a grain broker from engaging in [Read More…]
Chicago Fed says 2021 ended with strong farmland values and credit
The Chicago Fed is reporting the largest rise in farmland values in the past decade. Senior business economist David Oppedahl tells Brownfield values in 2021 were up 22 percent with Iowa seeing the largest gains. [Read More…]
Grain prices look favorable for breakeven or higher
An ag economics professor says despite record high input costs, commodity prices are still at a spot for grain farmers to at least break even in 2022. Paul Stoddard with the University of Illinois tells [Read More…]
Milder days for the Heartland; moisture-laden for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the greatest likelihood of warm weather stretching from the northern Plains into the mid-South. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation from the Pacific [Read More…]
AEM President highlights her new role and organization priorities
Photo provided by AEM Megan Tanel began her role as president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers at the beginning of the year. Since then, she tells Brownfield “we have such a strong team here [Read More…]
MO eminent domain legislation passes House committee
The Missouri House Judiciary Committee has passed eminent domain reform legislation on to the House. The bill, sponsored by Representative Mike Haffner, would limit the ability of private groups from using eminent domain to acquire [Read More…]
Marketer not surprised by China’s phase one shortfall
A marketing expert says he’s not surprised that China fell short of the phase one trade targets. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says when the phase one deal was reached with China, he and [Read More…]
Judge puts wolves back on Endangered Species List, AFBF & NCBA disappointed
A California judge has again placed wolves on the Endangered Species List. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White vacated and remanded a previous court decision from November 3rd, 2020 that removed the gray wolf from protections. [Read More…]
A new EPA crop grouping proposed rule
The EPA has amended several pesticide crop groupings that are open to public comment. Ed Messina, director of EPA’s pesticide program, says his office works to ensure growers have the tools they need to address [Read More…]
Cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching the rest of the week’s direct business develop, with additional pressure from the lower midday boxed beef. April live cattle closed $.95 lower [Read More…]
Breakeven costs will help producers navigate uncertainty in 2022
A grain market analyst says knowing breakeven costs for 2022 will help producers navigate volatility in the markets. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield producers should create a budget and start by using an average [Read More…]
Expectations for a more neutral weather patterns
The meteorologist for CattleFax says he expects a more neutral weather pattern for the Corn Belt in 2022. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it’s been two years of La Nina causing drought problems. “It’s very rare [Read More…]
Ricketts to lead trade mission to UK, Ireland in August
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has announced plans for a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this August to expand ag exports. Buck Wehrbein with the Nebraska Beef Council says there’s opportunities for export [Read More…]