(Courtesy: Alisa Nelson at Missouri Net Radio News) A Missouri state representative has stepped down to accept a USDA appointment from President Trump. Republican State Representative Ben Baker from Neosho will lead Missouri’s USDA Rural Development office. “I’m humbled to accept an appointment from President Donald Trump. I still want to help you in your…… Continue Reading
2025 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement
Brownfield’s Brent Barnett will attend the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement The post 2025 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa farmer discusses importance of on-farm research
A northwest Iowa farmer says on-farm research has been one his biggest priorities in recent years. Brent Swart raises soybeans and corn near Spencer with his brother Steve. “We’ve done nitrogen research, we’ve done fungicide research on both corn and soybeans, and we’ve done some aphid insecticide research,” he said. “Some of the foundational ones…… Continue Reading
Many ag programs, policies to be stripped from new Wisconsin budget
A lobbyist for agriculture says Wisconsin’s next state budget from the Legislature will remove policy items from the Governor’s proposed budget, potentially putting some ag programs on hold. Shawn Pfaff with Pfaff Public Affairs tells Brownfield Republicans will likely require separate bills to authorize and fund programs even if they already exist. “The Finance Committee…… Continue Reading
Does your pasture ground need a renovation?
An extension field specialist for livestock says producers might need to renovate their hay or pasture ground following a multi-year drought. Gene Schmitz with the University of Missouri says overgrazing can cause stand loss and producers could wind up with pasture and hay ground weed issues, but there are ways to check. The post Does…… Continue Reading
Sand management important to dairy farms
Sand management is an important consideration on many dairy farms. Renee Schrift with McLanahan Corporation says producers often source locally. “It’s going to do the job for their manure system setup. So if a dairy is not separating sand but they need to get that sand out to the fields, they’re going to use something…… Continue Reading
More cash cattle trade develops Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed lower on technical selling, waiting for direct cash business to get established in the north. June live cattle were down $1.15 at $212.52 and August was $1.00 lower at $208.37. August feeders were $.60 lower at $298.60 and September was down $.55 at $297.32. Cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Optimism about Ag Road funds as Wisconsin legislature begins work on budget details
The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance gets down to details on the next biennial budget Thursday. Farmer and Assembly Ag Committee Chair Travis Tranel tells Brownfield the state spends about 100-billion dollars over the two year period, but Governor Tony Evers has proposed spending 120 billion. “I think most people realize a twenty-percent increase…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.49 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.39 and 1/4, down 2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.00, up $2.00Jul. soybean oil closed at 47.33, down 102 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $212.52, down $1.15Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading
Cheese prices up over last week
Cheese prices have gone up recently, and as of Monday, barrel prices exceeded block prices again. Market advisor Mike North with Ever.ag says barrel prices getting above block prices is becoming more common, but he says for both, prices are caught in a price range where neither buyers or sellers get what they want. “We…… Continue Reading
