Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in May 2025 than May 2024. The USDA says placements on feed last month were 1.886 million head, down 8% on the year and below the average pre-report estimate. Those lighter placements were partially due to diminished supplies caused by a ban on live cattle imports from Mexico because of…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer suggests grain marketing window is closing
A north Iowa farmer suggests the window to market old and new crop grain could close soon. April Hemmes grows corn and soybeans near Hampton and says about 20 percent of her 2025 crop is already under contract. “Corn and soybeans, and I sure wish I had more sold. And there’s a lot of corn…… Continue Reading
Illinois hemp growers mixed over spring legislative session
The president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association says the spring legislative session left the state’s industry in limbo. Rachel Berry tells Brownfield, “A mixed bag.” She says, “We didn’t see a lot of movement with regulation, or any surprises come up like we did last session, but we really pushed this season for some…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly lower to end the week
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0225 at $0.57. Two sales were recorded at $0.56 and $0.57. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0250 at $1.6650. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6550 to $1.6875. Cheese barrels were down $0.0325 at $1.6575. Four sales were recorded,…… Continue Reading
New Indiana FFA president reflects on memorable state convention
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The newly elected president of Indiana FFA is also this year’s state star in agribusiness. Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says her Supervised Agricultural Experience helped strengthen her leadership skills and shape her future path. ByKaitlynDesigns is Maruszewski’s plant and home decor business. “Owning that business has taught…… Continue Reading
Disappointing cover crop
A south-central Minnesota farmer says the last cover crop cycle was disappointing. Rochelle Krusemark of Trimont tells Brownfield conditions were too dry in the fall. “It didn’t germinate (and) didn’t germinate this spring, so it’s the worst cover crop emergence that we’ve had since we started growing cover crops several years ago.” She says that…… Continue Reading
Secretary Rollins says work continues to prevent the spread of New World screwworm
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S and Mexico continue to work together to prevent the further spread of New World screwworm. She tells Brownfield the collaborative effort between the two countries has been extremely productive. “The planes started being allowed to land instead of a few days a week, seven days a week,” she…… Continue Reading
New dairy processor could put Nebraska on the map
The executive director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association says a new processing facility could provide monumental growth for the industry. “I honestly think this puts us on the map.” Kris Bousquet says the $186 million, 240,000-foot facility near the eastern town of Seward is the first large-scale plant to be built in nearly 40…… Continue Reading
Corn, pork, soybean export sales up on week
The USDA’s reporting a generally good week of export sales for a few key commodities. Old crop corn during the week ending June 12th saw an improvement, led by solid demand from Japan and Mexico, with soybeans also up on the week mainly to Germany and Mexico, and new crop sales for both were above…… Continue Reading
New Illinois Beef president focused on consumer demand
The new president of the Illinois Beef Association says he’s honored to take the reins of the organization. Shannon Welsh, whose cow/calf herd is based in McDonough County, tells Brownfield, “I love cattle, and the cattle industry, and the cattle people. They’re the best, well any livestock people.” He says, “But I think people need to…… Continue Reading
