Ag News
Potatoes still a favorite
A potato industry representative says consumers are still likely to find fewer options at the grocery store today than they did before the pandemic as processors face several shortages. But, Kelly Turner with the Michigan [Read More…]
USDA announces $1B for climate-smart practices, market expansion
The USDA is investing $1 billion in climate smart practices and expanding ag markets. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will provide grants for pilot projects that create market opportunities [Read More…]
NPPC wants Proposition 12 reviewed by the Supreme Court
National pork officials are hoping for a Supreme Court review of California’s Proposition 12. Cody McKinley is with the National Pork Producers Council. He says, “It is in front of the Supreme Court, so we’re [Read More…]
Emphasize agronomy 101 and genetics
A soybean specialist is recommending farmers select strong genetic varieties to help curb supply challenges this year. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin-Madison tells Brownfield with limited input availability, choosing varieties that have a [Read More…]
Move over corn silage, sorghum is coming for you
New research on sorghum is finding certain varieties can be more beneficial in rations than corn silage. Private consultant and researcher Thomas Kilcer with Advanced Ag Systems LLC compares gains from male-sterile sorghum to a [Read More…]
Concern recent dealings between China and Russia could threaten U.S. ag export demand
There’s concern recent dealings between Russia and China could eventually cut into U.S. ag export demand. The two world powers have announced a trade deal on energy products worth more than $117 billion and China [Read More…]
Live, feeder cattle futures split to end week
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended Friday’s session mixed, mostly modestly higher, on spread trade and the week’s direct business. February was up $.45 at $142.05 and April was $.12 higher at $146.87. Feeder [Read More…]
MO Farm Bureau calling for farmers to comment on WOTUS
Missouri Farm Bureau’s President is calling for farmer support against the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers reinstating the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield farmers need to be heard before [Read More…]
GreenStone reports strong end to 2021
One farm credit institution says 2021 ended with strong returns in nearly every commodity they finance. GreenStone Farm Credit Services CEO Dave Armstrong, with a footprint in Michigan and Wisconsin, tells Brownfield even though input [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 4, 2022
Mar. corn closed at $6.20 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.53 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $443.90, up $6.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 65.36, [Read More…]
Adopt GREET Act reintroduced
U.S. Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have reintroduced their bipartisan bill that would require the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel. The so-called “GREET” [Read More…]
Input availability leads Corn Soy Expo discussions
The president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association says there will be seed to plant this year’s crop but everything else is still up in the air. Steve Trzebiatowski tells Brownfield crop input availability is debatable. [Read More…]
Livestock futures see profit taking
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly lower and feeders were down modestly on spread trade, profit taking, and the recent trend in beef. Feeders largely ignored the weak trade in corn. February live [Read More…]
AgMarket.Net Meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Kellan Heavican will be on the ground in Kansas City, Missouri on February 7, 2022 covering the AgMarket.Net Meeting. …
Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s Annual Conference
Brownfield Anchor Amie Simpson will be on the ground in Indianapolis on February 8 covering the Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s Annual Conference. …
Real pork: addressing consumer concerns, highlighting farmers
A campaign to build consumer trust through celebrating pork and the hard work of producers is underway. Healthy Living: …
JBS agrees to $52 million settlement in antitrust lawsuit
Meat packing company JBS has agreed to a partial settlement of $52.2 million in an anti-trust lawsuit alleging price fixing. The lawsuit was originally filed in June 2020 through the US District Court of Minnesota [Read More…]
Illinois Governor’s proposed budget includes inflation relief
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget plan including efforts to alleviate financial burdens caused by inflation. Pritzker says the Family Relief Plan [Read More…]
USDA invests in rural communities for more circular economy
The USDA is investing more than $1.4 billion into rural economies to support business, regional food systems, housing and more. Ag Secretary Vilsack says the investments will create more circular economies to increase investments in [Read More…]
Hogs sharply higher, cattle continue upward trend
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were higher, with most months up sharply, supported by follow through buying and direct cash business during the session. Feeders picked up additional support from the lower move [Read More…]