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Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations,
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks to Brownfield about trade negotiations, which have many farmers and ranchers concerned. Continue reading Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations, at Brownfield Ag News.
Dayton vetoes Ag Policy Bill
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says its extremely disgusted with Governor Dayton for vetoing the omnibus Ag Policy Bill. CEO Tom Slunecka says he feels MSGA has compromised, but the Dayton Administration is unwilling to [Read More…]
American Dairy Coalition leader sees silver lining in failed farm bill vote
The American Dairy Coalition’s top official says Friday’s failed House farm bill vote might help deliver changes in immigration law they need. CEO Laurie Fischer says, “There isn’t any indication that there will be [Read More…]
Wisconsin farmers catching up on fieldwork
Most Wisconsin farmers were able to get in the fields last week to try and catch up after a cool and wet beginning of spring. USDA reporters say just over 5 days were suitable for [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2018
Jul. corn closed at $4.02 and 3/4, up 1/4 cent Jul. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/4, up 26 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $379.10, up $2.80 Jul. soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
Alfalfa needs to be harvested on time
An extension specialist recommends stopping planting if first cutting alfalfa is ready to be harvested. Michigan State University Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida says farmers can’t make up lost forage quality if they’re late [Read More…]
2019 could squeeze livestock profitability even more
A livestock economist says the USDA’s first look at prices for the 2018-2019 crop year isn’t great news for livestock producers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says input costs are projected to rise. “The USDA [Read More…]
MSCA director returns from Asia with broader trade perspective
The director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association has a broader perspective on marketing meat exports following a recent trade mission to Asia. Ashley Kohls was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trip to [Read More…]
High soybean yields still attainable
An extension agronomist says high soybean yields are still attainable for Midwestern farmers just finishing corn planting. But, Seth Naeve at the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the window for maximum yields has probably shut. [Read More…]
Algal blooms on the rise in US waterways
Toxic algal blooms continue to be a problem in Lake Erie and other US waterways, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Craig Cox, a leader with the organization, says runoff from [Read More…]
China trade news stops soybean selloff
An analyst says news that China and the U.S. are working to resolve trade issues comes at an opportune time for the soybean market. Naomi Blohm with Stewart-Peterson tells Brownfield the announcement by Chinese officials [Read More…]
Ag economist: time will tell impact of hold on US/China tariffs
An ag economist with Purdue University says time will tell if China’s decision to put a hold on tariffs and buy more US goods will have a huge impact on the ag industry. Chris Hurt [Read More…]
Next step on House farm bill is unclear
The next step for the House farm bill remains unclear after the unexpected defeat of the legislation on the floor on Friday. House leaders have not said when they will try to bring it up [Read More…]
Mnuchin: Trump not setting a deadline on NAFTA
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says President Trump does not have a firm deadline on ending the NAFTA renegotiations. Mnuchin says Trump is more concerned about getting a good deal. “The President is more determined to [Read More…]
U.S.-China trade tariffs on hold
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirms the U.S. and China have agreed to put proposed tariffs on hold. Beijing and Washington officials issued a statement Saturday saying China will significantly increase purchases of U.S. goods and [Read More…]
Agribusiness faces change through blockchain technology
A report from CoBank says blockchain technology might create benefits for agribusiness with lower transaction costs, increased traceability, and potentially greater value creation across the supply chain. CoBank’s Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield blockchain technology allows [Read More…]
Manure pump accident kills Wisconsin farmer
An accident claimed the life of a Wisconsin farmer. 19-year-old Paul Kloos from Stratford died after the manure pump he was cleaning exploded Friday morning. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the explosion. Kloos [Read More…]
Kaitlyn Riley selected as Wisconsin’s new Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin’s new Alice in Dairyland is Kaitlyn Riley from Gays Mills. Riley was chosen to represent Wisconsin agriculture for the next year during a ceremony in Adams Saturday night. Riley grew up on a jersey [Read More…]
Warm, somewhat active pattern to continue
Heavy Eastern showers will continue into the weekend but will subside thereafter, although river flooding in the Mid-Atlantic region may persist into next week. Meanwhile, a very active weather pattern will prevail during the next [Read More…]
Generally warm, but showery weather across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, corn and soybean planting activities, as well as summer crop emergence and growth, continue in many areas under a warm, dry regime. However, locally heavy showers are spreading across the middle [Read More…]