Soybean export activity is expected to pick up in the Upper Midwest with the U.S. and China coming to terms on a trade deal. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton in central Minnesota and says a lot of soybeans in the region used to get shipped to Asia. “We have the ability to put it on…… Continue Reading
Preparing the Next Generation: The Changing Needs in Agriculture
NPPD is working to ensure its workforce keeps pace with the evolving technology that drives Nebraska’s farms and ranches. Through new training and education initiatives, the district is preparing employees to meet the energy and innovation needs of modern agriculture. The post Preparing the Next Generation: The Changing Needs in Agriculture appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Increasing Corn Demand Through Trade
Originally founded in 1960 as the U.S. Feed Grains Council, the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council is aimed at developing markets, enabling trade, and improving lives. In this Managing for Profit, northern Illinois farmer and Council Chairman Mark Wilson explains the organization’s vital work. The post Increasing Corn Demand Through Trade appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Managing calf transportation helps keep them healthy
There are a lot of things that can impact the health of calves and young cattle, and transporting them from one facility and management style to another can cause problems. Dr. Tom Earlywine from Purina Animal Nutrition has some advice for keeping calves healthy. The post Managing calf transportation helps keep them healthy appeared first…… Continue Reading
Agronomist warns of lodging risk for unharvested Minnesota corn
There are stalk integrity concerns for corn yet to be harvested in Minnesota. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart says farmers dealt with disease pressure throughout the growing season. “Seeing some anthracnose really come in on that crown rot and stem on the anthracnose side, (the corn) is just kind of giving up. And especially with…… Continue Reading
MO corn farmers call for full USMCA renewal, stress ethanol market access
A mid-Missouri farmer says he’s optimistic the U.S., Mexico and Canada will renew their trade commitments in another multilateral trade agreement next year. Jay Schutte raises corn and soybeans in Audrain County, and is an ex-officio board member of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. “The American farmer does an excellent job of raising crops and…… Continue Reading
ASA leader cautiously optimistic about China trade
An American Soybean Association leader is cautiously optimistic about the recently-announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. ASA’s Vice President Scott Metzger says, “It’s all good in words, just if it all gets followed through.” Metzger farms in Ohio and tells Brownfield President Trump’s announcement saying China would buy 12-million metric tons of U.S.…… Continue Reading
USDA to tap into contingency fund to deliver November SNAP payments
The USDA says it will tap into its contingency fund to deliver November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters at the National FFA Convention on Thursday, the funding would only cover about half of the program’s usual benefits. “We’re going to be back in…… Continue Reading
U.S. farmers still need aid despite new U.S.-China Trade framework, expert says
The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M says U.S. farmers still need federal assistance despite last week’s new trade framework between the U.S. and China. Bart Fischer says the agreement is a positive step in reducing trade uncertainty, but it doesn’t address high input costs. “We’re still dealing with the…… Continue Reading
Soybeans higher with more support from optimism on trade with China
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans continue to show some cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. China reportedly bought some U.S. soybeans over the weekend, while also continuing to buy beans from Brazil as well. If there is any uncertainty about that U.S./China trade framework, it’s mostly in regard to…… Continue Reading
