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Cattle futures higher on short covering
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day higher on short covering. Contracts were oversold after three days of sharply lower closes. Even though the cash trade has given futures contracts a negative [Read More…]
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Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in Barnett, Missouri on May 22 for the Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission. Continue reading Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission at [Read More…]
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Summer-like across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, weather conditions remain mostly favorable for fieldwork, although cooler air had edged into the Great Lakes region. However, dryness is a concern in parts of the southwestern Corn Belt, despite a [Read More…]
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Beneficial rains ahead on the Plains
Tropical moisture over the eastern U.S. will continue to spark locally heavy showers into the weekend. Additional rainfall could reach 2 to 5 inches from Florida into the northern Mid-Atlantic States. Meanwhile, disturbances crossing the [Read More…]
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Sugar policy could put entire farm bill in jeopardy
Amendment #1 on sugar policy has farm groups concerned over the fate of the entire farm bill in the U.S. House. Sarah Black with Michigan Farm Bureau tells Brownfield changes to sugar policy could [Read More…]
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Export sales generally within pre-report estimates
The USDA reports combined old and new crop corn, soybean, and wheat export sales for the week ending May 10th were within most pre-report expectations. Physical shipments of sorghum were above what’s needed weekly [Read More…]
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70th Annual Summer Conference for the Illinois Associate of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Brownfield Director Cyndi Young will emcee the Farm Family Banquet at the 70th Annual Summer Conference for the Associate of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Springfield, IL on July 23rd. Continue reading 70th Annual [Read More…]
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Minnesota farmer speaks candidly about prospects of $4 corn
A southeast Minnesota farmer says he thinks it will probably be another year before corn prices stay consistently above $4 dollars. Ed McNamara from Goodhue County tells Brownfield there are some factors that could change [Read More…]
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Purdue names new dean for College of Agriculture
Karen Plaut has been named dean of the Purdue University College of Agriculture. Plaut, who has been serving as interim dean since former dean Jay Akridge became Provost, will begin her role on May 21. [Read More…]
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Young Nebraska farmer calls selling seed ‘a great career move’
Brandon Nowak of St. Paul, Nebraska took on a seed dealership five years ago, when he returned to the farm after college–and he says it’s one of the best things he could have done. Not only [Read More…]
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Farmers Union is asking about cheese
Wisconsin Farmers Union is asking farmers and consumers about the Wisconsin Cheese label. A Farmers Union online survey is asking six questions including how much of the milk in a Wisconsin Cheese should come from [Read More…]
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Dry wx helps Missouri planting but risks are strong
Dry weather has helped Missouri farmers get their crops planted but extension experts say the lack of soil moisture could become a real problem. Adam Casner, who farms in Carrollton, in west-central Missouri, tells Brownfield [Read More…]
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Corteva & Monsanto corn rootworm technology
Corteva Agriscience, the ag division of DowDuPont, and Monsanto say they’ve reached a licensing agreement on insect control technology for corn rootworm in the U.S. and Canada. The companies say the collaboration enables the development [Read More…]
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Hog futures up on strong retail values
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed lower on technical pressure. Long liquidation and the lack of support from the cash and wholesale markets are pressuring prices. There is still concern over the amount [Read More…]
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Dayton issues order to increase fertilizer access for Minnesota farmers
Governor Dayton has issued an executive order to increase fertilizer access for Minnesota farmers. The order temporarily eases regulations on hours of service for motor carriers and drivers delivering fertilizer. Citing a late spring with [Read More…]
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Midwest Farm Bureau presidents call for end to China trade disputes
Ten state Farm Bureau presidents from across the Midwest are calling for an end to trade disputes with China. And they’ve sent a letter to U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to work with [Read More…]
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Weekly ethanol numbers reflect demand expectations
U.S. ethanol production jumped last week, while stocks contracted. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.058 million barrels a day, up 18,000 on the week, as the industry continues to prepare for increased [Read More…]
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Pruitt says EPA action on WOTUS is coming soon
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency told a Senate subcommittee action on WOTUS is coming soon. Scott Pruitt confirms the proposed withdrawal of the Waters of the U.S. or WOTUS rule has not been [Read More…]
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USDA stops organic checkoff process
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has terminated the process to create an organic checkoff. The agency says uncertain industry support and outstanding issues with the program led to terminating the rule making process. Organic [Read More…]
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Farm bill debate in House starts soon, Trump wants stronger crop insurance in package
Debate on the House version of the farm bill might start today. House Ag Committee Chairman Michael Conaway says he is pleased the bill has the support of President Trump for its proposed reforms to [Read More…]