Ag News
No weed is resistant to heat
We’ve heard about equipment that uses propane to knock down weeds. Today we get a weed specialist’s perspective. “Basically we’re using a heat source to control the plants out there,” said Dr. Stevan Knezevic, weed [Read More…]
Coronavirus spread pressures grains, oilseeds
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling, closing near the lowest levels in several months. Commodities and the broader market responded to the spread of coronavirus in China and other countries, with new [Read More…]
Parallels between coronavirus and SARS outbreaks include stunted GDP
A market analyst sees some parallels between the coronavirus outbreak and the SARS epidemic of 2003. Elaine Kub says in both instances global GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, was stunted. “And now China is a [Read More…]
Coronavirus concerns pressure livestock futures
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were sharply lower on spillover from the broader market and the U.S. lifting its’ ban on imports of beef from Brazil. February was down $2.72 at $117 and April [Read More…]
January poultry production up 6%
The USDA says January 2020 poultry production was 4.525 billion pounds, up 6% from January 2019. Chicken accounted for 3.997 billion pounds, with turkey at 514.941 million and duck at 13.018 million pounds. The chicken [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 24, 2020
Mar. corn closed at $3.72 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $8.74 and 1/4, down 16 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $286.10, down $3.10Mar. soybean oil closed at 29.49, [Read More…]
Pork in cold storage near all-time monthly high
The USDA says the amount of pork in cold storage at the end of January was nearly a monthly record. The domestic supply was 625.188 million pounds, up 11% on the year and just short [Read More…]
Canadian Ag Minister says country will ratify the USMCA soon
Canadian Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau says the country will ratify the US Mexico Canada Agreement soon. “We are going through our normal legislative process, but I can tell you it’s on the fast track,” [Read More…]
Planting early? Use seed treatments
There’s increasing data that indicates soybean farmers see better yields when planting early. If only capturing more bushels was that simple. Field conditions are typically less than ideal early in the spring, and an official [Read More…]
2020 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale average second highest in history
The Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale kicked off the Illinois Beef Expo Thursday with a sale average of just over $4,200 on 37 lots, the second highest average in history. The sale total reached $155,650, [Read More…]
Briefly milder; a more active pattern for the Heartland
A short period of tranquil weather will end during the weekend, starting in southern California and the Four Corners States. The Pacific storm system responsible for the upcoming showery in the Southwest will cross the [Read More…]
Fair, cold weather covers the Heartland…for now
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures have begun to moderate but remain mostly at near- or below-normal levels. Dry weather prevails throughout the Midwest, but a substantial snow cover is in place from the eastern Dakotas [Read More…]
Task force gets some positive news on spring flooding potential
Missouri’s agriculture director says the Governor’s Flood Advisory Task Force got a glimmer of good news from the Army Corps of Engineers recently about the potential for spring flooding. Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield Ag [Read More…]
RFA glad ethanol on China’s list but needs details
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association is encouraged that ethanol is on China’s list for reduced import tariffs. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield Ag News, “We’re told that ethanol is on that list of products [Read More…]
Perfect time to prepare for the 2020 growing season
An agronomist from Beck’s says right now is the time for farmers to review and make any last minute adjustments to their spring plans. But, Austin Scott, who is based in Tennessee, says it’s not [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn down on USDA acreage expectations
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, confirming a modestly lower weekly finish. The USDA is projecting a bigger crop this year, but tighter ending stocks on a jump in export and crush [Read More…]
A look back and a look ahead with New Holland
New Holland is celebrating 125 years. It’s also celebrating the 45th anniversary of the twin-rotor combine technology. Dan Valen with New Holland talks about how New Holland has grown, developed, and where it is headed [Read More…]
New Holland launches new Workmaster Utility tractors
New Holland unveiled several new pieces of equipment at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show. Todd DeBock with New Holland shares some of the pieces of equipment in their lineup he’s most excited about, including [Read More…]
USDA and FDA working through animal breeding innovations
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the agency working closing with the Food and Drug Administration on cell-cultured meats should set precedent for future relationships regarding gene editing of livestock. “We believe they’re demonstrated to [Read More…]
Illinois EQIP deadlines set
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Illinois has set two deadlines for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Producers can apply for EQIP throughout the year, however Illinois producers are encouraged to apply by March 20th [Read More…]