Brownfield Ag News

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.42 higher at $185.82 and February lives close...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-ahead-of-cash-trade-5/

A South Dakota farmer says he’s looking forward to seeing how the ag trade picture could change in a new administration. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “I’m disappointed the Biden adminis...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-farmer-interested-in-new-ag-trade-policy/

Dec. corn closed at $4.27 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.26 and 1/4, up 22 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $298.50, up 10 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 48.32, u...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-november-7-2024/

The ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee says lawmakers have been working on an economic relief package to help farmers get through the tough farm economy. “The question is what c...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-ag-economic-relief-package-being-negotiated/

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. There was also spillover from soybean oil, which was supported by the strength in palm oil. Export sales were down on the week, but larger...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-see-strong-close-on-soybean-oil-strength/

A recent nationwide study finds labor and adapting to a changing climate are top challenges for the wine industry. Michigan State University Extension’s viticultural educator Esmaeil Nasrollahi...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/researchers-work-to-strengthen-u-s-wine-industry/

New farm labor legislation in the next Congress could bring relief for farmers. Michael Marsh with the National Council of Agricultural Employers tells Brownfield he’s optimistic farm labor ref...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-labor-reforms-coming-from-multiple-angles/

An ag economist says producers are showing optimism about improvements in the ag economy, but still hold concerns about current conditions. Jim Mintert is with Purdue’s Center for Commercial A...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-more-optimistic-about-the-ag-economy-but-still-show-concerns/

2024 has been a strong year for the ethanol industry. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says ethanol stakeholders are in a position of strength. “We’ve seen great...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2024-a-strong-year-for-ethanol/

An agronomist with Golden Harvest says management of tar spot is on farmer’s minds as they plan for 2025. Nate Prater, who covers the southern third of Illinois and portions of southwestern Ind...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-gaining-foothold-in-southern-illinois-indiana/

The executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association wants Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in the lame duck. Tadd Nicholson tells Brownfield...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-corn-and-wheat-focused-on-nationwide-e15-in-the-lame-duck/

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for dry whey Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were up $0.0125 at $0.63.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6175...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-thursday-2/

Direct cash cattle trade activity is still quiet. Bids have surfaced at $186 live.  Asking prices are around $190 to $192 live in the South, while the North has remained quiet.  While business ...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2395/

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has some in agriculture concerned tariffs will be a part of the incoming administration’s trade approach.  Compeer Financial vice president of leg...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agriculture-concerned-tariffs-will-be-part-of-trump-trade-agenda/

A senior official with Nationwide Insurance says 58 rural fire departments in 32 states have received critical safety equipment. Laramie Sandquist, senior assistant vice president with Nationwide...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nationwide-insurance-donates-grain-rescue-tubes/

The USDA says pork and beef export sales hit marketing year lows during the week ending October 31st. Those lower-than-average sales totals for both followed reductions in purchases and a handful...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/beef-pork-export-sales-fall-to-marketing-year-lows/

With the use of ultrasound, veterinary professionals can determine lung scores to decide the course of treatment for an animal chute-side. Dr. Luis Feitoza with the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansa...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/using-technology-to-improve-cattle-diagnostics-in-feedlots/

An agricultural economist says farmers need to be watching several things ahead of Friday’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE). Brian Basting, with Advance Trading, says...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/next-usda-supply-demand-report-out-friday/

The CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the beef and pork export industry is getting used to navigating volatility in the global markets.  Dan Halstrom says there have been plenty of hea...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usmef-says-red-meat-export-market-continues-to-navigate-headwinds-well/

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather has returned, aside from lingering showers in the Ohio Valley.  Fieldwork delays continue where the heaviest rain fell in recent days, mainly across Missouri, I...

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/largely-beneficial-rains-from-the-southern-plains-to-the-great-lakes-region/