Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.42 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.50, up 30 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 47.61, down 41 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.26 and 1/2, down 7 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $216.95,…… Continue Reading
SAF tax credit, digester bills pass committees
Michigan lawmakers have moved forward with bills that could benefit crop and livestock farmers in the state. A bipartisan sustainable aviation fuel tax credit program was passed unanimously this week by the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. Co-sponsor Sam Singh says a substitute makes clarifications as recommended by the Department of the Treasury and,…… Continue Reading
Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry is continuing to develop programs that reward farmers for adopting climate smart ag practices. Brian Jennings says there’s significant demand for low carbon ethanol from some of America’s largest trading partners. “Around the world, the environmental attributes of ethanol are still really critically important.…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer utilizes virtual fencing
An Iowa farmer says virtual fencing has helped manage his operation more efficiently. Adam Ledvina (lead-veen-uh) uses Nofence for his 1,000 head of goats. He tells Brownfield it has been a game changer. “We can just drop the goats off, not set up the fencing, save a lot of labor, save a lot of time,”…… Continue Reading
Bessent commits to a robust 45Z tax credit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took questions on tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as he met with the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. The House’s version would extend the Clean Fuel Production Credit, known as 45Z, for four years. It’s unclear how the Senate will address the tax credit. Bessent told…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau continues push for milk check transparency
New federal milk marketing order rules are in place, but the battle to improve milk check transparency continues. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield some milk check accountability practices are already required for independent handlers, but not cooperatives, and USDA did not include this in the hearing process. “Farm Bureau and some…… Continue Reading
Cotton ending stocks down, rice mixed
The USDA expects tighter old and new crop domestic cotton supplies. The old crop cotton carryout was cut 400,000 bales to 4.4 million on an increase for exports, with new crop down 900,000 to 4.3 million on those lower beginning stocks and a reduced production guess due to excessive moisture and delayed planting in some…… Continue Reading
South American wheat millers visit Ohio for U.S. Wheat Associates industry tour
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A northeast Ohio farmer says a recent South American trade mission was an opportunity to grow demand for Ohio wheat. Owen Niese hosted the program on his farm and says face to face interactions helps develop trade relationships between the two countries. “It adds a layer of trust,” he says. “It…… Continue Reading
Yes, tar spot already
A plant disease researcher says conditions are right for early corn tar spot infections. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin says, “A couple of my colleagues have already reported tar spot in their states. Kansas, and then Indiana.” Smith tells Brownfield the Indiana case is on some young corn no-till planted after corn…… Continue Reading
Catering to consumers keeps Carpenter Farms in the family
A young farmer says adding an agritourism venture has been a gateway to ownership. Abby Vittore tells Brownfield, “There are tons of young farmers that still carry a full-time job outside of their farm because they can’t make ends meet.” Her family’s fifth-generation crop farm in southeast Michigan opened a corn maze and other fall…… Continue Reading
