A plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in northwest Missouri. “Now that the fungus is here to stay, it’s always going to be a question of are the conditions favorable?” Mandy Bish tells Brownfield the spring weather conditions were favorable. “We had cool temperatures in May and…… Continue Reading
Year-round E15 could lead to additional small town retailer offerings
The executive director of the Nebraska Ethanol Board says year-round E15 sales could encourage more small-town retailers to carry the blend. Ben Rhodes says access to the fuel is inconsistent across the Midwest, and that could change if Congress passes a bill permitting its sale. “That will encourage a lot of the smaller retailers, the…… Continue Reading
Middle East tensions impacting fertilizer markets
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says increasing tensions in the Middle East are impacting global nitrogen prices. Josh Linville says the escalating Isreal – Iran conflict has sent urea prices sharply higher as both countries slow production. “We’re up $75 to 80 bucks a ton, and the crazier thing is,” he…… Continue Reading
Brazil Safrinha corn harvest slowed by wet weather
Brazil remains on track to produce a huge corn crop despite harvest delays. Market analyst Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Safrinha corn is five percent harvested compared to 21 percent a year ago. “And the reason is there’s been a lot of late season rains in Brazil, much later than normal, so…… Continue Reading
Qore Biotech Facility Grand Opening
Brownfield’s Brent Barnett covers the Qore Biotech Facility Grand Opening The post Qore Biotech Facility Grand Opening appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol demand could grow as U.S. negotiates trade deals
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic a trade agreement from the G7 Summit could benefit U.S. corn producers. Bradley Schad says there are opportunities for U.S. ethanol as Japan increases the ethanol blends in its gasoline to 10 percent by 2030. “I was part of one of the first trade…… Continue Reading
Lower feed prices benefit MO dairy
A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business. “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in some years, grain is the same price as milk so you’re not making anything.” Kaleb Rodgers tells Brownfield feed is the dairy’s biggest expense. “When we…… Continue Reading
Ag economist says cash cattle market continues to push higher
An ag economist says just because cash cattle prices are moving higher, it doesn’t mean the market is without risk. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says market fundamentals support higher cattle prices. “We certainly haven’t gotten the data to suggest that we’re turning the supply by any big meaningful way,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Farm Bureau president has farm bill concerns
The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned about the commodity and nutrition titles being moved from the farm bill. Dan Glessing says what lawmakers are doing with reconciliation is unprecedented. “And concerns for if there was another trifecta on the other side, there’s no doubt that there would be some attempts to come and…… Continue Reading
Digester legislation moves to Michigan’s Senate
Bipartisan legislation to streamline methane digester permitting is heading to Michigan’s Senate following approval by House lawmakers last week. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink tells Brownfield her constituents have concerns. “I think it’s important that we keep a lot of local control, and that there is that ability to say, we’re…… Continue Reading
