This month of October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Four decades of pink ribbons, awareness campaigns, survivor stories, and a growing sense of community around a disease that affects millions every year. While there is so much to celebrate – especially when it comes to early detection and better treatment options…… Continue Reading
Soybean market awaits U.S.-China trade framework details, analyst says
A market analyst says the details matter in a new trade framework between the U.S. and China. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says… “I think the futures market has rallied on a story and I think now we need facts to push us above $11. We need how many beans and when.” Bosse says if…… Continue Reading
Soybean basis improves in Northern Plains ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
Randy Martinson, a market analyst in Fargo, North Dakota, says there’s been an improvement in basis at local soybean crush plants ahead of this week’s meeting between the U.S. and China. “Crush plants are sitting between 65 to 75 cents under. Most elevators right now, they have improved, but most of them are still in…… Continue Reading
Nebraska farmer hopes negotiations lead to concrete soybean deal with China
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s cautiously optimistic that trade talks between the U.S. and China could result in an agreement that includes soybeans. “We need it desperately.” Greg Anderson says China remains the most important trading partner for the commodity and results matter. “I’m certainly looking for real numbers, a real negotiated…… Continue Reading
U.S. Potato industry confident Trump administration can open Japan market
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic the Trump administration can help get fresh potato market access in Japan. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield “Even though it has taken 30 years for us to get to this point, solving the Japan fresh potato access issue for U.S. growers is simple. It is no…… Continue Reading
Much-needed rain falls across the Corn Belt as harvest wraps up
The Corn Belt is getting some much-needed moisture at the end of harvest. Drew Lerner tells Brownfield some areas have received up to five inches of rain in the last few days. There was a lot of rain that occurred this past weekend from the southern half of Kansas into portions of northern Texas, and…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.8250. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8225 to $1.8250. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.82. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.0075 at $1.5550. No sales…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Pork Association urges participation in Thursday rule hearing
The Wisconsin Pork Association is urging producers to testify Thursday in favor of removing state guidelines for PRRS and PEDv testing. Morgan Worek tells Brownfield the testing guidelines within ATCP10 added cost and red tape without helping pigs or farmers. “We have not seen improved swine health benefits specifically related to PRRS and PEDv. We’ve…… Continue Reading
Analyst warns China could sidestep commitments in anticipated trade pact
There’s concern China may not follow through on certain aspects of an anticipated trade deal with the U.S. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says during the first Trump administration, the Chinese did not fulfill its commitments as part of the Phase One agreement. “And between then and now, which is six years later,…… Continue Reading
FFA members living to serve during National FFA’s Days of Service
Thousands of FFA members from across the country are volunteering at 27 different Indianapolis locations during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Elizabeth Sendelweck is a program manager with National FFA and says students are helping make a difference in their host city. “IndyHumane has had an unprecedented number of dogs and cats that…… Continue Reading
