Cattle supplies are expected to get even tighter following the USDA’s suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico due to the threat of New World screwworm. Charley Martinez, an ag economist at the University of Tennessee, says the overall impact will depend on the length of the ban. “As we think about Quarter 2 of…… Continue Reading
Indiana specialty crop growers eligible for USDA funds
The USDA has awarded more than $416,000 to Indiana growers through its Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s economic development program director Emily Conwell says funds will be used to help growers with their business development. “Topics like enhanced food safety, investment, and especially crop research,” she says. “It’s also used to…… Continue Reading
Ohio House budget threatens H2Ohio efforts
A state legislator says the budget recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives would cut more than $120 million to the H2Ohio program if adopted. David Thomas is from Ashtabula County and represents the state’s 65th district. “We didn’t have a lot of that extra money that we have had over the last five years to…… Continue Reading
Aquaculture Production Could Boost Missouri Soybean Meal Demand
Missouri’s soybean crush industry and livestock enterprises are mutually dependent. Missouri’s four crush plants produce nearly 4 million metric tons of meal annually, about half of which is exported. The remainder is primarily used for poultry, swine, cattle, and dairy in the state. Market development director Matt Amick says Missouri should produce more sought-after seafood,…… Continue Reading
Cattle market rewarding producers in many ways
A central Illinois cattle producer says virtually all aspects of the cattle industry are doing well. David Mool, who operates a cow/calf herd and grows row crops in McLean County, tells Brownfield, “Obviously the cattle market has kind of got us excited there.” He says, “Things are just clicking right along. It doesn’t really matter…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 22 | More Soybean Meal Demand Could Come From Dairy Cows
There are breakthroughs in the demand for high-oleic soybean meal as dairy cow feed. In this edition of the Missouri Soybeans Spotlight Podcast, we talk with Matt Amick, director of market development for Missouri Soybeans, about how soybean meal from a variety developed by Missouri Soybeans holds economic promise for soybean growers and dairy producers.…… Continue Reading
Many empty grain bins in northwest Minnesota
A farmer in northwest Minnesota suggests there are a lot of empty grain bins in his area. Austen Germolus grows corn, soybeans, and wheat near Borup. “There’s still a few guys hauling corn, I don’t think there’s really anything left for soybeans. Wheat, there’s probably a little bit out there, but the wheat market has…… Continue Reading
Early Season Nutrient Management
As farmers work to get the 2025 crop in the ground, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Chris Kluemke says it’s important to get off to the best start possible this spring. He tells Brownfield there are many nitrogen decisions yet to be made as conditions vary across the Corn Belt. The post Early Season Nutrient Management…… Continue Reading
Wheat, corn export inspections above last week, last year
The USDA says that as of the week ending May 15th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections are all at least somewhat ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next…… Continue Reading
Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson attends the Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission stops at Purdue University and Kelley Farms. The post Indiana Corn and Soybean Trade Mission appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
