The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says increasing demand for U.S. soybeans is needed to help improve farmer profitability. Courtney Knupp tells Brownfield that includes market diversification and value-added opportunities. “There’s a lot of versatility in this product, and we need to capture m
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana State Fair Taste of the Fair Media Preview Day. The post Indiana State Fair Taste of the Fair Media Preview Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.70. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.67. One sale was reported at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6275. No sales were recorded. B
Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet. Some bids have surfaced at $228 and $230 live and $365 dressed. Asking prices are at $375 dressed in eastern Nebraska, and haven’t been floated in other areas. Significant trade volume isn’t expected until the latter half of the week. Boxed beef
A grain merchandiser says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies. Mathew Burkey with Ag Valley Co-Op, based in western Nebraska, says producers often overthink their strategies, which can create stress. “If it is a profitable sale, then it’s a good one and then you have t
A new report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify the factors contributing to a nationwide shortage of rural veterinarians. Dr. Br
An agronomist covering southeast Nebraska says the recent heat wave hasn’t taken much of a toll on the corn crop. Chris Langemeier tells Brownfield, “I think pollination was pretty good so far in what I’ve been in. Stuff has handled the heat pretty well so far, but we’ll see how the next few weeks p
A northwestern Illinois producer says the economics of grazing his fields makes more sense than growing grain. Trevor Toland, who raises cattle in McDonough County, tells Brownfield… “We have taken our row crop land and planted it to sorghum sudangrass.” He says, “We’re running feeder cattle on it,
Some sugarbeet growers are returning to a decade’s old weed control approach because of herbicide resistance. Kevin Olson is the president of LASCO Manufacturing, which uses a patented electric discharge system on its Lightning Weeder tool to kill weeds. He tells Brownfield the weeder was developed
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says securing year-round E15 sales and addressing California’s Proposition 12 are among her top agricultural priorities for the remainder of the year. “The Save Our Bacon Act, I met with a bunch of our producers when I was back in the state and they want to see that
As global leaders assess solutions to hunger and food insecurity, the head of the World Food Prize Foundation says the United States must also take a hard look at the amount of food wasted each year. Tom Vilsack tells Brownfield, “The good news is because of the tremendous work of our farmers and ra
Iowa’s state climatologist says a good portion of the state has received some timely rains this week. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that’s good news for row crop growers in areas that have been dealing with dry spells. “Soybeans are a little more drought resistant or dryness resistant versus corn d
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the supplemental funding bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate would provide farmers $11.1 billion in emergency relief. “It buys the nation the security that we need, and it buys us time to deconstruct and then reconstruct a new system, putting our farmers and
In this episode of Managing for Profit, OSU Extension’s soybean pathologist Horacio Lopez-Nicora says soybean cyst nematode can cause significant yield loss without any above-ground symptoms. The post Don’t wait to scout for soybean cyst nematode appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
China has resumed buying U.S. ag goods, but USDA’s trade chief says the country’s purchases are running slightly behind. Luke Lindberg says because the agreement was signed in May, the two countries agreed to a prorated schedule. “They should hit $11.8 billion at the end of the year. So, we’re just
Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to drift generally westward, nearly parallel to the northern Gulf Coast. Only slight further strengthening of the heavily sheared storm is expected, and landfall could occur in southern Louisiana as early as late Wednesday or early Thursday. Bertha’s impacts may i
The United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO. Knupp currently serves as the director of global supply chain at the National Security Council and has nearly two decades of experience in agriculture, trade, public policy and development. She has also held positions with the USDA,
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Fridays reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $.15 higher at $226.67 and October live cattle closed $.07 lower at $223.22. August feeder cattle closed $2.45 lower at $349.55 and S
A timely wheat harvest has some Illinois farmers optimistic about their double crop soybeans. Thomas Perkins, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got them planted, so they look good. Good emergence going on. It was a little wet going in, but like I said, we just kind of rolled th
A soybean pathologist says farmers should continue to scout for soybean cyst nematode throughout the season. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with OSU Extension says SCN can cause significant yield reductions without any visible symptoms. “It is a soil-borne pathogen,” he says. “Once it is introduced, it is ver
Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans consolidated after the big gain on Monday, watching demand signals and U.S. weather. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating improved when most analysts had been expecting a decline and development is ahead of average. The recent weather might have had an impact in
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “I think we’re all worried,” he says. Ohio farmer Jed Bower says many producers are facing the fourth straight year of losses, and the current price structure isn’t wo
A coordinator with a non-profit that supports small and medium-sized meat processors says layoffs at USDA are creating challenges. Dave Carter is with the Flower Hill Institute. “The folks that are at USDA, the downsizing has really been difficult for them. But the folks that are there are just doin
Sep. corn $4.52 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.19 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $326.70, up $3.20Aug. soybean oil 74.30, down 38 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, up 4 centsAug. live cattle $226.67, up 15 centsAug. feeder cattle $349.55, down $2.45Aug. lean hogs $101.50,
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has updated its policy on the Conservation Reserve Program. Justin Robbins, an Iowa cattle producer, says members want CRP that allows managed grazing. “It just seems like around our part of the world, there’s just not a lot of pasture available. And for, yo
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says more farmers are choosing to plant cover crops to help improve soil conditions and water quality. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the state recently launched an enhanced cover crop cost share program for the Greater Des Moines Watershed. “Raising the cap on the number of acres th
The U.S. House will consider a budget resolution this week that would kick off the reconciliation process and could provide up to $12 billion in additional farmer aid. Garrett Hawkins with Missouri Farm Bureau tells Brownfield he’s cautiously optimistic about more assistance as farmers continue to f
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced. Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand for moderate offerings. Choice was $1.02 lower at $369.08 and Sel
Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning its largest expansion in school history to help improve access to rural veterinary care across the country. Dr. Bret Marsh says the program will increase its enrollment from 84 students to 120. “I think it’s an opportunity to encourage m
