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Wisconsin Agribusiness Association tour of Cenex ProVision Partners
Brownfield’s Larry Lee will cover the Wisconsin Agribusiness Association tour of Cenex ProVision Partners in Auburndale on October 7. Continue reading Wisconsin Agribusiness Association tour of Cenex ProVision Partners at Brownfield Ag News.
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University of Wisconsin CRISPRcon conference
On Tuesday, October 8, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in Madison for the University of Wisconsin CRISPRcon conference. Continue reading University of Wisconsin CRISPRcon conference at Brownfield Ag News.
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Heavy rains delay harvest progress in Wisconsin
Heavy rains across the state left less than two days suitable for field work in Wisconsin last week, delaying harvest progress. Corn for grain harvest has begun in parts of southern Wisconsin, with 1% complete. [Read More…]
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Missouri Soybean leader sees value in marketing missions
Robert Alpers, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Chairman, recently returned from a marketing mission to Japan. Alpers has hosted foreign buying teams on his farm and tells Tom Steever reciprocation is important. To learn more, visit mosoy.org. Brought [Read More…]
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R-CALF sues to halt USDA RFID requirement
R-CALF USA and a couple of individual cattle ranchers have sued to stop USDA’s plan to narrow animal ID methods to only radio frequency ID (RFID) devices and premises registration. The suit says USDA’s RFID [Read More…]
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Hog futures sharply lower on supply concerns
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day mixed on spread trade. Feeder cattle were lower on the day’s modestly higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $.90 higher at $108.25 and [Read More…]
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Oil industry reacts to biofuels package
The petroleum industry says the Trump administration’s proposed biofuels policy change is arbitrary and further distorts the fuel marke.t A statement from the leaders of the American Petroleum Institute and American Fuel & PetroChemicals Manufacturers [Read More…]
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US-China trade talks continue this week
US-China trade talks continue this week in Washington. Bloomberg reports that Chinese officials are reluctant to agree to a broad trade deal. Topics will reportedly be narrowed to exclude reforming Chinese industrial policy or government [Read More…]
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Seed Difference: Will the 2019 crop will finish?
Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says planting delays and a relatively cool growing season resulted in corn and soybeans that are developmentally behind. Crops are now being threatened by seasonally colder weather, and [Read More…]
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“Alice” says many consumers are aware of farm issues
Wisconsin’s current Alice in Dairyland says consumers have been paying attention to some of the issues affecting farmers. Abigail Martin tells Brownfield, “They are concerned that farmers are struggling right now, which is great to [Read More…]
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World Dairy Expo adds shows, app
The 53rd World Dairy Expo in Madison has a couple of new additions for 2019. Bill Hageman is World Dairy Expo’s Board President. He tells Brownfield a new smartphone app helps visitors and exhibitors alike. [Read More…]
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Trump biofuels plan includes boost from USDA
The president of the Minnesota Corn Growers is excited President Trump’s biofuels proposal includes a boost from the USDA. Brian Thalmann, a farmer from Plato, tells Brownfield the proposed rule directs the Department of Ag [Read More…]
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Trump biofuels proposal lacks clarity on gallons already lost to waivers
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says not to be missed among the positives he sees in President Trump’s biofuels proposal is a lack of action on gallons already lost to small refinery exemptions. [Read More…]
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Choosing between ARC and PLC
A farm management analyst points to yield as a determining factor when deciding between Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. Kent Thiesse with MinnStar Bank in south-central Minnesota says it’s no slam dunk that [Read More…]
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Soybeans up ahead of talks with China
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, cementing a strong week to week gain. Beans had another round of support from the USDA’s surprise quarterly stocks number and the lower 2018 production estimate out [Read More…]
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Survey: registered voters oppose small refinery waivers
Many registered voters oppose small refinery waivers, according to a new survey by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA, says the survey found that voters oppose the administration’s [Read More…]
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Details of biofuels plan to be announced this morning
The EPA will announce details today of a much-anticipated plan to address small refinery waivers. The agency has scheduled at conference call with reporters at 9:30 Central time. According to officials who were briefed on [Read More…]
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Checking combine efficiency
Preparing a combine for harvest in October seems late, but in 2019 it is a commonality for many farmers. If you’re in a hurry, remember that making detailed evaluations of your harvesting equipment is essential [Read More…]
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New guest worker legislation to be introduced soon
A new ag guest-worker bill is being developed by Florida Congressman Ted Yoho, and farmers heard more about it at World Dairy Expo. The bill would create a five-year guest worker program with no touchbacks, [Read More…]
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Milk futures higher, cash dairy steady to mostly higher Thursday
October class III milk on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange up 12 cents at $18.48. November five cents higher at $18.37. December also up a nickel at $17.63. January through March contracts a penny to seven [Read More…]