Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Monday except for whey on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 to $0.5650. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $0.56 to $0.5675 Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.9550. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.95 to $1.9550. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.87…… Continue Reading
Southern Minnesota farmland market “stable”
A certified appraiser calls the southern Minnesota farmland market mostly stable. Ted Brenny with Compeer Financial says values are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Markets have been more flat. As always, you hear of some higher sales out there, and there’s also been some no-sales too.” He tells Brownfield the location of farmland…… Continue Reading
Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a typically quiet start as buyers and sellers are busy preparing for the week ahead. Bids and asking prices were not established. Significant trade volume is not expected before Thursday or Friday. Last week, Southern Live deals had a range of $215 to $223, mostly $221 to…… Continue Reading
Missouri Legislators Pass Water Export Protections
Missouri legislators passed a measure that limits the export of Missouri water. The legislation is not an outright ban on water exports, which is unconstitutional. Instead, it establishes a strict permitting process that will be reviewed by a commission. In what is referred to as a banner year legislatively, lawmakers also paved the way for…… Continue Reading
Corn prevent plant reminders
The training supervisor with the Country Financial Crop Claims division says the wet spring has some corn farmers asking about prevent plant coverage. Marty McDonald says the final planting date for full coverage for most eastern Corn Belt farmers is June 5th with coverage dropping a percent per day up to June 25th. “After…… Continue Reading
Another solid week for corn export inspections
The USDA says that as of the week ending May 29th, corn export inspections remain on pace to meet or exceed projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out…… Continue Reading
Opportune time to evaluate soybean stands
An extension soybean agronomist says this is an opportune time to evaluate stands. Seth Naeve is with the University of Minnesota. “Now that we have soybeans emerging everywhere, make sure they’ve got stands everywhere and every field.” He tells Brownfield for most farmers it’s not too late to replant. “Especially spots or portions of fields,…… Continue Reading
Ash Grove Dairy tour
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Ash Grove Dairy tour. The post Ash Grove Dairy tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 23 | Preserving Firefighter Health with Soybeans
SoyFoam won’t impact soybean demand as much as biodiesel, but what is significant is that the advancement in fire suppressant technology is better for the environment and healthier for those combating fires. This edition of the Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast features information about a product that’s effective in putting out fires without the substances known…… Continue Reading
Stripe rust found in Wisconsin wheat
A plant pathologist says Wisconsin has its first confirmation of striped rust in wheat for the 2025 growing season. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin told Brownfield there was already some head scab, and farmers should scout for striped rust. “We did have some striped rust epidemics last year in this state so…… Continue Reading
