The USDA is investing in the nation’s plant germplasm collections, a move officials say will support future plant breeding and agricultural research. Speaking at a farm in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the initiative will help researchers develop crops better equipp
The role of dairy in a well-balanced diet. Emily Lyday, a registered dietitian with St. Vincent Sports Performance, says proper student nutrition helps support healthy brain and bone development. “Often times dairy comes in as a side, as an addition to their meal, just to help support it a little bi
Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, in limited trade. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.85. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0050 at $1.34. Sixteen sales were made from $1.3325 to $1.34. Barrels unchanged at $1.4525. Butter down $0.02 at $1.29. Nonfat
U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week as seasonal maintenance eased. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.053 million barrels per day, up 46,000 on the week, but down 18,000 on the year, partially due to tighter corn supplies caused by harvest delays. Ethano
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help farmers save money this fall, but questions remain. Rodney Knittel tells Brownfield the move would save farmer
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet at Wednesday’s start with no bids or asking prices present. Trade will likely be delayed for another day, if not two. Boxed beef is lower with Choice $3.28 sharply lower at $375.65, and Select is $.21 lower at $356.13. The Choice/Select spread is $19.52. At
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A new partnership has been announced in Michigan to develop sustainable aviation and maritime fuel supply chains. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Executive Director Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “We’re the only one that has an international port and a leading airport within close proximity so t
A new partnership is helping Indiana dairy farmers promote their products with student athletes across the state. Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the Indiana High School Athletic Association will present a bottle of milk to all IHSAA state title winners. “It’s all ab
The administrator for U.S. EPA Region 7 says getting the revised definition of Waters of the United States right is critical to providing regulatory certainty. “Farmers appreciate we’re trying to follow the law, reducing red tap,” Jim Macy tells Bronwfield. He says the updates are intended to align
The CEO of Itafos, a vertically integrated phosphate producer with operations in Idaho and Brazil, says global availability and affordability of phosphate fertilizer continues to be impacted by export bans and conflicts. David Delaney tells Brownfield, “Sulfur is still the constraint in global phosp
A global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs. Eric Raby, senior vice president for Region Americas with CLAAS says the price of steel and iron has moved higher. “A lot of components that we use to make the machines are going to get tariffed or
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Barry Ward with Ohio State University says managing working capital will be critical as producers face another year of tight margins. The post Profit picture expected to improve for 2026, but challenges remain for 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Recently formed Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane while accelerating northeastward, then northward, toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Isaias’ initial position estimate is about 580 miles southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River. U.S. landfall is forecast
The state of Wisconsin has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says the Racine County flock is the second detection of the virus this fall, following a commercial case in Barron County l
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. Speaking to farmers and ag leaders in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins said the executive order will provide needed relief as harvest activity ra
From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there’s a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as th
From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there’s a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as th
A central Illinois farmer says high input prices and volatility are making long-term budgeting a challenge. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “I was in the semi yesterday and it was empty, so I ran it up the farm to fill it up and I took a picture of […] Th
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Harvest is behind average but this week mostly looks dry ahead of more rain chances next week. U.S. exports could be boosted by a higher move in Brazil’s currency against the dollar. Still, with Beijing’s tariff on U.S. beans still in effect, that m
Dec. corn $5.08, up 10 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.03, up 22 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $354.80, up $7.70Dec. soybean oil 69.91, up 56 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.04 and 1/4, up 12 centsDec. live cattle $224.10, up $4.12Nov. feeder cattle $338.27, up $8.15Dec. lean hogs $70.37, down 57 centsN
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on the executive order allowing for expanded red dyed diesel use and technical buying. Additionally, boxed beef was up sharply at midday, building on Monday’s gains. December live was up $4.12 at $224.10 and Febru
Michigan farmers will soon be able to analyze harvest data with a new digital platform being developed at Michigan State University. MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Richard Price provides free farm data advising to producers. “Input costs are very expensive, the economic climate is changing, and
The world continues to show strong demand for U.S. ethanol. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports during August were a five-month high at 211.8 million gallons, rising 6% from July due to that strong demand for low carbon fuels, helping support a big portion of domestic corn use. Cana
An ag economist says ongoing financial uncertainty led to a decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi is with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “The growing pessimism about the financial prospects over the next 12 months is ve
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is directing the state’s Department of Public Safety to temporarily ease enforcement of dyed diesel fuel restrictions on highways and public roads. The action follows President Trump’s executive order aimed at providing relief from high diesel prices through the en
Elanco Animal Health and Purdue University have broken ground on a 150,000 square foot facility that will help strengthen the food supply chain. Elanco’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons says the One Health Research Institute will stand at the center of the state’s One Health Innovation District. “The
An Extension specialist says using a seed drill can improve cover crop establishment during the fall and strengthen weed suppression the following spring. John Wallace with Pennsylvania State University Extension tells Brownfield, “If there are gaps in that cover crop stand, those weeds are going to
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8350. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3350. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3150 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were r
