A Purdue University weed scientist says spraying herbicides effectively requires getting all of the little things right. Dr. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield using the right nozzles, pressures, tank mixes, and application speed matters. “All of those little things seem like they might not be important as we’re trying to make an application, but if you…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat see gains amid shifting yield and export forecasts
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, cementing week-to-week gains. The USDA’s production guess is up slightly from August, but below 2024 due to acreage differences, and ending stocks were higher. While the average yield is record large, that projection could decline further once harvest gets widespread because of the dry finish to…… Continue Reading
Grassley says Senate faces time crunch to finalize skinny farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests passing what remains of the farm bill in 2025 will be difficult. The Iowa Republican says Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman is committed to finishing the job by the end of the year. “With limited time left on the Senate Floor, and considering all legislation that still needs to…… Continue Reading
Some small surprises in new Supply & Demand report
A commodity marketing advisor says Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report had some unexpected corn numbers. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand Report is expecting another 1.5 million acres of corn production. “Now, we’re looking at 90 million harvested acres, 98.7 million acres of corn got planted, so…… Continue Reading
Refining ROI: Why seeding rates and genetics matter more than ever
Many soybean growers expect profits to be hard to come by next year. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Seth Naeve encourages a risk-averse approach. “We give a lot of talks with P values and all the statistics that said that this treatment was better than that treatment, but what farmers really want to know is…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 12, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30, up 10 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $287.60, up $1.50Oct. soybean oil 51.67, up 59 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.23 and 1/2, up 2 centsOct. live cattle $229.97, down $2.30Oct. feeder cattle $345.80, down $6.55Oct. lean hogs $97.12, down $1.05Oct. Class III milk closed…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by cash and wholesale business. October live cattle closed $2.30 lower at $229.97 and December live cattle closed $2.20 lower at $231.92. October feeder cattle closed $6.55 lower at $345.80 and November feeder cattle closed $7.22 lower at $343.25. There was a light…… Continue Reading
Outdated cottage food law limits growth for Michigan entrepreneurs
The Michigan Farmers Market Association is urging lawmakers to modernize the state’s Cottage Food Law before the issue potentially carries into a fifth legislative session. Executive Director Amanda Shreve tells Brownfield the retail market has undergone dramatic changes in the past 15 years since the legislation was enacted. “Originally, the bill did not allow for…… Continue Reading
Faith, Fellowship, and the Outdoors: The Impact of Total Outdoorsmen
The post Faith, Fellowship, and the Outdoors: The Impact of Total Outdoorsmen appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Producers see slight bump in turkey hatchings, but 2025 output still trails 2024
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers during August were up on the month, but down on the year. The numbers generally fall in line with expectations for lower production in 2025 than in 2024. The USDA says 21.243 million turkey eggs hatched last month, 6% more than in July, while 20.54 million poults were placed into meat…… Continue Reading
