Agriculture News
More soybeans from South America might drive prices lower
Brownfield Ag News13 minutes ago
A University of Illinois professor says South American planting projections could depress world soybean prices even further. Professor Joana Colussi with the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and Consumer Economics tells Brownfield Brazil’s production is expected to grow, although not as fast as in past years. She says Brazil...
Rep. Flood frustrated on lack of 45Z guidance
Brownfield Ag News13 minutes ago
A U.S. Congressman from Nebraska says he’s frustrated that the U.S. Treasury has yet to release guidance for the Clean Fuel Production Act, also known as 45Z. Mike Flood tells Brownfield… “Without guidance from the Treasury, we’re hindering SAF production in the United States and there’s a lot of excitement...
Mass deportation could significantly harm the food supply chain
Brownfield Ag News13 minutes ago
A food economist says there would be severe repercussions throughout the food supply chain if a new administration was to implement mass deportations. David Ortega with Michigan State University says losing more than a million undocumented farmworkers would drive up labor and food costs immediately. “It may push many small...
Wheat up on USDA condition rating
Brownfield Ag News29 minutes ago
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling. The U.S. soybean harvest is 89% complete and while some near-term rain delays are probable, the precipitation is welcome. Forecasts also have more rain in South America, boosting planting. Still, some areas could see a drier pattern over the next few days...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 29, 2024
Brownfield Ag News29 minutes ago
Dec. corn closed at $4.13 and 3/4, up 3 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.65 and 1/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.80, down $3.00Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.80, up 11 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.70 and 1/2, up 11 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed...
Chapin recognized as NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year
Brownfield Ag News29 minutes ago
The Chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association says dairy farmers are much more aware of how detect highly pathogenic avian influenza as wild birds move south this fall. Doug Chapin tells Brownfield, “I would definitely encourage producers to be on the watch for any chance where there’s any opportunity...
Interim Indiana State Veterinarian named
Brownfield Ag News45 minutes ago
Kyle Shipman has been named the interim Indiana state veterinarian. He will fulfill the duties of the office until members of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health can appoint a permanent state veterinarian. A nationwide search is underway to fill the agency head position permanently. Shipman will begin his...
New research showing widespread distribution of SCN
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
An associate professor in crop sciences says ongoing testing for soybean cyst nematode has shown just how widespread the pest is. Nathan Schroeder at the University of Illinois tells Brownfield… “We’ve gotten samples from well over half of the counties in Illinois.” He says, “As we knew it’s distributed all...
NMPF leadership selected at annual meeting
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
The National Milk Producers Federation has several new board members. During their annual meeting last week in Phoenix, Arizona, delegates approved: Cowell and Eigenbrood also were elected to NMPF’s Executive Committee. Jacob Larson of Southeast Milk, Inc. was also elected chairman of the Small Cooperative Caucus and, in turn, to...
Upper Mississippi River shipping season ends December 9th
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
Shipping on the upper Mississippi River upstream from Lynxville, Wisconsin will end December 9th this year. Patrick Moes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District tells Brownfield that’s when winter maintenance will begin on three of their lock and dam facilities. “Lock and Dam #2 which is...
Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Oct 29, 12:50PM CDT
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.6025. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6050 to $0.6075. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 at $1.8950. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8925 to $1.90. Cheese barrels were up $0.02 at $1.89. ...
Lawmakers question USDA on Pure Prairie Poultry oversight
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Oct 29, 12:50PM CDT
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning USDA’s oversight after Minnesota-based Pure Prairie Poultry filed for bankruptcy less than 2 years after receiving more than $45 million in loans and grants. U.S. Senator from Iowa Chuck Grassley says companies don’t just fail out of the blue and the group wants...
High winds and record-setting temperatures cause weather concerns across the Midwest
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Oct 29, 12:50PM CDT
The Associate Director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says record-setting temperatures and high winds ahead of a cold front are increasing the risk for severe weather this week. Melissa Widhelm says parts of the Plains and Midwest regions are 20 to 35 degrees above average for this time of...
Patiently waiting on GMO-dispute panel ruling
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Oct 29, 12:50PM CDT
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s looking forward to seeing the ruling in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute, expected in the next few weeks. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield “we and Canada are hoping very much that the dispute panel will rule in our favor....
Western Illinois harvest wrapping up
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Oct 29, 12:34PM CDT
A region manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a bountiful corn harvest is nearing completion in west central Illinois. Eli Klokkenga says the dry weather has pushed harvest pace. “The majority of growers in central Illinois are very happy with their corn.” He says, “There’s a lot of individual field records,...