Recent rain has alleviated field fire concerns in north Iowa. Klemme farmer Brent Renner says warm, dry weather has made for a fast-paced harvest. “In fact it was getting a little too dry there for awhile, but we got about a half inch of rain less than a week ago. And that kind of made…… Continue Reading
Recent rain has alleviated field fire concerns in north Iowa. Klemme farmer Brent Renner says warm, dry weather has made for a fast-paced harvest. “In fact it was getting a little too dry there for awhile, but we got about a half inch of rain less than a week ago. And that kind of made…… Continue Reading
Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
Farm-to-School advocates say eliminating Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program is a step backward in supporting local food systems and farmers. Director of Farm to Institution Programs May Tsupros at the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems tells Brownfield the program has served as a national model for local food procurement. “The states that have been funding…… Continue Reading
New USDA strategy aims to boost beef production and ease regulatory burdens
The USDA has announced a plan to strengthen the American beef industry and help lower costs for consumers. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the plan looks to provide some regulatory relief. “What’s going to help the industry move forward, what’s going to help new market participants, new producers get into…… Continue Reading
A wide-range of seasonal mid-October weather across the Heartland & elsewhere
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Near-seasonal temps ahead for the Heartland; a more active moisture pattern, as well
The post Near-seasonal temps ahead for the Heartland; a more active moisture pattern, as well appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
October price averages signal possible revenue protection claims for corn
Revenue protection insurance prices are set in October and a crop insurance specialist says with one week left to the month, there could be some good news for corn farmers looking for a claim. Rich Morrison, the vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance, tells Brownfield the corn average is $4.19 and soybean…… Continue Reading
Members of the cattle industry say Argentina plan isn’t the way to lower beef prices
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says President Trump’s plan to import more beef from Argentina undercuts America’s farmers and ranchers. “That what he’s asking for is for us as cattle producers to take less money for our cattle.” Colin Woodall tells Brownfield producers have been struggling for years. “We need to be…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures close sharply lower amid ongoing uncertainty
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply lower following President Trump’s comments on Wednesday afternoon. December live cattle closed $5.0 lower at $239.82 and February live cattle closed $5.90 lower at $240.37. November feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $364.22 and January feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $361.02. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly steady-to-lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for powder Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.67. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0250 at $1.74. Two sales were recorded at $1.74 and $1.7650. Cheese barrels were down $0.02 at $1.7550. No sales were recorded. Butter prices…… Continue Reading
