The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says recent widespread rains should help many farmers in the fight against weeds. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield many herbicides need moisture to be effective. “There were areas to the north, and I would say northwest to western parts of the state that hadn’t received any rain for…… Continue Reading
U.S. Wheat Associates/Ohio Corn and Wheat host South American Trade Mission
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson attends the U.S. Wheat Associates/Ohio Corn and Wheat-hosted South American Trade Mission stop in Ohio. The post U.S. Wheat Associates/Ohio Corn and Wheat host South American Trade Mission appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
New rapid detection test could help combat HPAI
Researchers at Purdue University have created a rapid detection test that could help poultry producers combat highly pathogenic avian influenza faster. Mohit Verma, associate professor of ag and biological engineering, says it detects the H5 strain of the virus. “We put all of these reagents that are needed for this assay on these paper-based devices…… Continue Reading
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act a no-brainer for dairy industry, students
The executive director of Nebraska’s state dairy association says getting whole milk and 2 percent milk back into the school lunch program is good for the dairy industry and students. Kris Bosquet tells Brownfield, “There’s taste test study data out there that is significantly in favor of whole milk being offered and the research shows…… Continue Reading
People avoiding dairy can try different options
A dairy organization leader says people that have trouble digesting dairy foods might want to try different options. Karen Nielsen with the Sheep Dairying Association of Wisconsin says some people find sheep milk products easier to digest because sheep have different fatty acid chains that cows. “Sometimes, you hear people talking about in cow milk,…… Continue Reading
Grain market loses interest in trade deals for now
The U.S. has slowed in its progress of getting 90 trade deals in 90 days and a market analyst says the grain markets have lost some interest in the short-term. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities tells Brownfield “with President Trump so far, we think the tariffs and dates are a moving target. I wouldn’t be…… Continue Reading
Wheat mostly up, watching dollar, crop weather
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade was encouraged by planned tariff discussions between the U.S. and China. Details about upcoming negotiations are still fairly sparse, but any sign of a thaw in the trade battle is viewed as a positive. Stateside, planting and development weather looks mostly favorable in much…… Continue Reading
Missouri farmer completes planting this week
A central Missouri farmer says the wet spring has caused planting setbacks. Russell Wolf tells Brownfield he wrapped up planting this week. “Beans should have been finished up a month ago, probably, so we’re a month behind on our beans,” he says. “Our corn was a little bit late, but it’s coming along alright.” Now…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 5, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.39 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $297.10, unchangedJul. soybean oil closed at 46.65, down 16 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.45 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $216.82, up $4.47Aug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Mexico pivotal to pork’s success
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico is vital to the pork industry. Jennifer Tirey says she witnessed the importance of the partnership firsthand on a recent trade mission visit. “It’s really interesting to be able to talk to those other countries and find out the…… Continue Reading
