Dec. corn $4.17, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.25 and 1/4, down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $283.50, down $4.20Oct. soybean oil 50.47, up 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.15, down 5 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $231.15, up 97 centsOct. feeder cattle $350.40, up 47 centsOct. lean hogs $96.82, up 70 centsOct. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
Michigan House vetoes critical livestock programs in budget
The Michigan House of Representatives’ recently passed budget would eliminate funding for key agricultural programs if approved. Kevin Gould is the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association president and a retired Michigan State University Extension educator. “Over the years, budgets have been tight on the animal lag side at the university, and we’re really at a critical mass…… Continue Reading
Broiler producers eye higher 2025 output as sets and placements stay ahead of 2024
U.S. broiler producers remain on pace to produce more chicken in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 247.979 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, dropping 2.159 million on the week, but rising 2% on the year, with average hatchability holding just below 80%. 194.076 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down 188,000…… Continue Reading
Indiana Department of Ag expanding soil conservation efforts
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is emphasizing the importance of soil testing. Director Don Lamb says it’s critical to nutrient management. “It’s a cost saving measure,” he says. “It can be a yield enhancement if you have areas that aren’t getting enough nutrients. It can also be a benefit to the environment.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production up, demand signals mixed
U.S. ethanol production rose to a three-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, the highest since early June, an increase of 30,000 on the week and 25,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy markets lower except for blocks Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.59. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.6725. Two sales were recorded at $1.67 and $1.6725. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 at $1.6750. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down…… Continue Reading
Farmers sound the alarm on cash flows
Some farmers say worsening economic conditions continue to tighten cash flows heading into 2026. During a farmer roundtable on Wednesday, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue said input costs will be one of the largest expenses on his balance sheet. “It’s going to be one of the highest per acer input costs I’m going to…… Continue Reading
Lindsay celebrates 70 years of service at Husker Harvest Days
Lindsay Corporation is celebrating 70 years of service to customers in the irrigation industry. Learn more: Jason Parker: Reece Andrews: The post Lindsay celebrates 70 years of service at Husker Harvest Days appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Lower corn yields to start harvest
Corn harvest is underway for central Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland. “Yields are slightly below APH on what we’ve harvested so far,” he says. “I would like to see better, but I was expecting about what we’re getting, to be honest. Based on the dramatic weather extremes that we’ve dealt with this year.” Ragland double-crops all…… Continue Reading
Brock grain drying sensor system first of its kind
Doug Moore, district manager for Brock Grain Storage Systems says the company’s True Grain equipment is a patent pending grain drying equalizer. It attaches to every dryer and revolutionizes moisture measurement in grain. The post Brock grain drying sensor system first of its kind appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
