Congress continues to contemplate federal legislation that would address California’s Proposition 12. Joe Maxwell, president of the political action group Farm Action Fund, says eliminating the measure would be detrimental to the nation’s independent hog farmers because it has created a vital market opportunity. “We’re raising our hogs without crates. That’s what Californians want.” He says,…… Continue Reading
PRRS a problem for swine producers again in 2025
A swine veterinarian suggests 2025 has been another challenging year for virus transmission. Dr. JD Fiechtner is with Boehringer Ingelheim. “Well I think you can hit ‘repeat’ from previous years, that everybody is ultimately frustrated with PRRS. Which has continued to be a big impact in pork production.” He tells Brownfield while there’s no silver…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 9, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $287.70 up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 49.993 down 105 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.20 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $230.17, down $5.62Oct. feeder cattle $349.92, down $9.25Oct. lean hogs $96.12, up 97 centsOct. Class…… Continue Reading
Grains slip as dry weather cuts ratings, traders eye USDA numbers
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped 1% due to continued dry weather in some areas. Grains and oilseeds in general were also continuing to get ready for Friday’s USDA supply, demand, and production numbers. For soybeans, most analysts aren’t expecting any big adjustments in this month’s…… Continue Reading
Winter wheat planting date critical
A wheat specialist says the timing of fall planting is the most important factor in yield potential. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “When you go from that mid-September to mid-November (window), it’s a 50 percent reduction in grain yield.” “It’s a huge reduction, and you can’t plant enough seed at that late…… Continue Reading
T-L Irrigation system offers new, innovative system
John Thom, vice president with T-L Irrigation, says the new product has been in the development phase for three years. The new auto-reverse hose drag linear system. In this interview from Husker Harvest Days, learn more about its efficiency. The post T-L Irrigation system offers new, innovative system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Dultmeier Sales offers more efficient mixing systems
Shane Blomendahl, with the marketing department at Dultmeier sales, says the company’s newest product is a chemical system that doesn’t use a 12 volt pump. The post Dultmeier Sales offers more efficient mixing systems appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Michigan CCA program sees refresh
Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisor Program is expanding its board for the first time since it was established more than thirty years ago. State Administrator Chuck Lippstreu with the Michigan Agri-Business Association tells Brownfield the move will improve engagement with the nearly 300 advisors in the state. “To make sure we’re supporting professional agronomists at all points in…… Continue Reading
House passes US Grain Standards Authorization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says the integrity of the grain inspection systems helps keep U.S. agriculture competitive on the global market. “We need to have standards by which the commodities that we grow are measured and graded,”…… Continue Reading
Commodity prices could begin to rebound in 2026
A grain and oil seed analyst says there could be some improvement for commodity prices in 2026. Bree Baatz with Terrain says the bottom price for corn was set in mid-August when the supply and demand report was released. “I’m optimistic that corn prices will rally to the $4.75, potentially even $5 range, because…… Continue Reading
