Ag News
Corn silage quality varies greatly this year
An animal nutrition expert says the 2021 weather has created a wide variety of quality in corn silage. Dr. Joel Pankowski with Arm and Hammer Animal Health tells Brownfield the rain patterns were variable, especially [Read More…]
Emerging risk to US southern cattle from rabid vampire bats
There’s an emerging risk to southern U.S. cattle from rabid vampire bats. Dr. Joanne Maki, with Boehringer Ingelheim says they’re helping get the word out about the importance of rabies vaccination. “Ecologists and wildlife biologists [Read More…]
Study finds large percentage of farmers are being denied access to popular conservation programs
A new study finds nearly 70 percent of farmers who applied for two of USDA’s most popular conservation programs over the past decade were rejected. Michael Happ with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy [Read More…]
Minnesota farmer “well sold” on soybeans going into harvest
A farmer in southwest Minnesota says he forward contracted most of his new crop soybeans. Bob Worth also grows corn near Lake Benton. “We are well sold in soybeans, well sold. Corn, we are not [Read More…]
Fall armyworm invasion ‘not over yet’
A field crop entomologist says farmers need to continue scouting fields for fall armyworm during harvest. The University of Missouri’s Kevin Rice tells Brownfield harvesting infested fields first isn’t a bad idea. “Harvesting early is [Read More…]
Economist says dairy exports to China might go down
An ag economist is concerned about the future of dairy exports to China. Ben Laine with Rabo Agrifinance says exports for dairy to China have been pretty good this year but, “We’re a little bit [Read More…]
Economist says current milk pricing order is not sustainable
A dairy economist says to find a solution to milk pricing issues and the negative Producer Price Differentials, everyone must first understand the problem. University of Minnesota Dairy Economist Marin Bozic tells Brownfield rigidities within [Read More…]
Drought recovery and water management funds from USDA
The USDA will release $500 Million dollars for drought recovery through the Commodity Credit Corporation. The funds will also encourage the adoption of “water smart” management practices. Ag Secretary Vilsack says the drought has dried [Read More…]
South Dakota farmer’s cattle happy again
The September rains that revived a South Dakota farmer’s late planted soybeans have also revived his pastures. Trent Kubik, in south central South Dakota, says fall forages they planted with hopes something would come of [Read More…]
More gains for milk futures and cash dairy Thursday
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, October Class III milk futures closed 24 cents higher at $18.11. November up 38 to $18.26. December milk settled 32 cents higher at $17.88. January through March contracts eight to [Read More…]
Dairy Management Inc’s CEO confident about checkoff’s future direction
The CEO overseeing the dairy checkoff is stepping down soon, but he’s confident in the direction of the program. Tom Gallagher announced Tuesday he will be leaving Dairy Management Inc after three decades, but he [Read More…]
Economist says some cuts actually cost money
An economist says the cost of commodities coupled with falling milk prices has put a real strain on dairy farmers. Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter with Elanco Animal Health says with many producers experiencing negative margins, the [Read More…]
Japan and Korea set tone for U.S. beef exports
U.S. beef exporters continue to hang their hats on Japan and South Korea. John Hinners with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says those two countries are critical markets. “Korea for example, 50 million consumers. They’re [Read More…]
Farm Bureau says reconciliation bill is a long way off from their support
The nation’s largest farm group says the reconciliation bill is riddled with concerns for agriculture. Andrew Walmsley with American Farm Bureau says the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill could be doing more for farmers and ranchers, [Read More…]
Farmer forward contracting grain as inputs rise
A Midwest grower says his grain marketing strategy as ag inputs become more expensive is his top concern. Eastern Missouri farmer Mark Scott tells Brownfield forward contracting grain isn’t a bad idea. “You have to [Read More…]
Hog futures higher on follow-through buying
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, watching corn and direct cash business develop. October live cattle closed $.40 lower at $122 and December live cattle closed $.30 lower [Read More…]
Minnesota farmer has summer grain marketing regrets
Some farmers are regretting not pulling the trigger on new crop sales early this summer. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans near Goodhue in southeast Minnesota. “If I would’ve known back in May when corn [Read More…]
Iowa farmer securing 2022 inputs as harvest begins
An Iowa farmer is securing as many inputs as possible with expectations of higher costs and tighter supplies in 2022. Jeff Jorgenson of Sidney says with harvest just beginning, he’s already buying and receiving fertilizer [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2021
Dec. corn closed at $5.32 and 1/2, down 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $12.77, down 10 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $337.30, unchangedOct. soybean oil closed at 57.77, down 53 pointsDec. wheat closed [Read More…]
Some drought relief in South Dakota over past month
There’s been some drought relief in parts of South Dakota over the past month but some areas are worse. State Climatologist Laura Edwards during the SDSU Extension Drought Hour on Monday says conditions have improved [Read More…]