The USDA says that as of the week ending June 5th, corn and soybean export inspections are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum, while 2025/26 kicked off June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading
SoyFoam Suppresses Fires, Protects Health and Enhances Demand
Soy-based SoyFoam fire suppressant can replace the current suppressants that contain toxic forever chemicals, preserving the health of the brave individuals who combat fires. While most industrial soy products are made from soybean oil, SoyFoam is processed from soy flour, providing a modest boost to the demand for soybean meal and protein. The post SoyFoam…… Continue Reading
The Hogs for Hunger program is expanding
The Executive Director for Missouri Farmers Care says the Hogs for Hunger program is expanding, providing pork to food banks in northeast Missouri. Ashley McCarty says the effort is a collaboration between Missouri Farmers Care, the Missouri Pork Association, and United Way of the Mark Twain Area. “To have a host of local meat processors…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau leaders head to D.C.
Farm Bureau leaders from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. this week. “It’s AFBF’s fly in and we’ve got a host of congressional visits.” Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Ogle County farmer, says the ongoing budget reconciliation process’ impact on agriculture will be at the forefront. “What kind of…… Continue Reading
Dairy farmer says labor solutions few and far between
A southeast Nebraska dairy farmer says restrictions on temporary worker visas continue to cause labor shortages. Darren Mueller with Prairie Land Dairy says his operation struggles to find day-to-day, year-round employees. “What we’re really missing right now is general farm labor. Someone to milk cows and get the general farm work done.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Enlist Stewardship
Stewardship of crop protection products allows farmers to make successful herbicide applications while preserving the efficacy of their products. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, tells Brownfield that the farmer is the ultimate steward of the land, and he says crop protection stewardship isn’t that different. The post Enlist Stewardship appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
InnerPlant Field Day 2030
Brownfield’s Brent Barnett covers the InnerPlant Field Day 2030 The post InnerPlant Field Day 2030 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
MCGA president: SAF can help stop the hemorrhaging
The president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to save family farms. During a recent Michigan Senate committee hearing, John Delmotte explained the economic challenges he and many other farmers are facing. “On 600 acres of corn, I’m going to lose about $80,000 on that crop this year,”…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer pleased with start to growing season
A southeast Iowa farmer is pleased with how the growing season is unfolding. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa. “We’ve had a really good spring as far as timeframe, we started pretty much on track middle of April. Worked in two week time frames and finished our corn (and) soybeans.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Added meat packing capacity should benefit cattle producers
A past president of the Illinois Beef Association says increased harvest capacity in the cattle industry means opportunity for producers. Dr. Paul Walker tells Brownfield, “That should mean we have increased demand for fat cattle.” He says, “If you have increased demand, that should mean you have increased number of buyers; increased buyers should mean…… Continue Reading
