Dec. corn $4.24, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans $10.25 and 1/2, down 12 centsOct. soybean meal $282.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil 50.03, down 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $233.57, up $1.20Oct. feeder cattle $354.10, up $2.37Oct. lean hogs $97.97, up 50 centsOct. Class III milk closed…… Continue Reading
Soybean sales stagnate: farmers brace for piled corn, packed bins
An American Soybean Association board director is concerned about the current landscape for U.S. ag exports. Jamie Beyer, who farms in west-central Minnesota, tells Brownfield China’s lack of new-crop soybean purchases is weakening basis levels in the region. “The elevators around here, we’re not hearing that anyone is going to decline delivery. They’re just making…… Continue Reading
BOAH urges two-pronged approach after recent EEE detection
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is emphasizing the importance of a two-pronged approach in preventing Eastern equine encephalitis. Denise Derrer Spears, BOAH’s public information director, says vaccination and limiting exposure to mosquitoes can be the best way to prevent infection. “It’s common in mosquitoes that are found to breed in freshwater wetlands,” she…… Continue Reading
Ohio Farm Bureau expands health coverage options for rural families
Improving healthcare access for rural farm families remains a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau. Trevor Kirkpatrick, director of health services, says the organization’s health plans are designed to meet the needs of each member. “We want to make sure that our rural communities have access to healthcare and this is another option,” he says. “Although…… Continue Reading
IATP cites concerns over USDA staffing, reorganization
An ag policy specialist says he’s concerned about staff shortages within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ben Lilliston, director of rural strategies and climate change with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, says local offices, specifically, have seen a decline in employees. “Fewer staff means more difficulty for farmers to access programs and the…… Continue Reading
Southern Illinois farmer confident in cattle feed options despite drought
A southern Illinois farmer says he’s not concerned about hay reserves despite a severe late summer drought. Granvil Travis, who raises cattle and row crops in Massac County, says he’s already started supplemental feeding of some hay to give his pastures some relief. “The pastures are short now because of how dry it’s been.” He…… Continue Reading
Soy-based firefighting foam replacing PFAS chemicals in Ohio
A past chair of the United Soybean Board says increasing access to soy-based firefighting foam could create another opportunity to expand demand. Steve Reinhard says the Ohio Soybean Council is working with its state partners to help fire departments replace hazardous forever chemicals with a safer alternative. “It’s good for our first responders, it’s good…… Continue Reading
Naig: India’s growing protein “gap” could boost U.S. soy, grain exports
Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture is increasingly bullish on export opportunities with India. Mike Naig says this month’s trade mission marked the second time he’s visited the country during the past year. “You just go another layer deeper when you travel back to a market in that kind of timeframe. So big takeaways continue to be…… Continue Reading
La Niña’s Return: What a warm North Pacific could mean for this winter
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says it’s looking like another year with La Niña conditions in the Pacific. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “This will be our fourth in five years.” He says, “I’m watching it, but I’m more interested in how warm the North Pacific is.” Snodgrass says La Niña typically brings…… Continue Reading
La Niña’s return: What a warm North Pacific could mean for this winter
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says it’s looking like another year with La Niña conditions in the Pacific. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “This will be our fourth in five years.” He says, “I’m watching it, but I’m more interested in how warm the North Pacific is.” Snodgrass says La Niña typically brings…… Continue Reading
