Michigan State University’s wheat breeder says a timely fungicide application during flowering is the most important management strategy for growers. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “After flowering, look for those anthers.” “When those anthers turn yellow, you’ve got about four days to get that T3 fungicide down, so that’s something to look for probably in the…… Continue Reading
Glyphosate could be targeted in MAHA report
Some U.S. farmers remain concerned a new report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission could put crop protection tools at risk. The report is being released today and Blake Hurst, a farmer in Atchison County, Missouri, is the past president of Missouri Farm Bureau and he says glyphosate might be targeted. “The notion that…… Continue Reading
Managing through the grain markets
Grain marketing might be challenging this year, but a market analyst says there are ways farmers can manage through it. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says his most successful clients have a grain marketing plan and stick to it. The post Managing through the grain markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
R-CALF, Farmers Union urge cattle producers to file claims
Cattle producers affected by the alleged anticompetitive practices from JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef are urged to file a claim. Bill Bullard with R-CALF USA tells Brownfield litigation continues against three of the big four packers, but JBS has agreed to an 83.5 million dollar settlement. “We’ve been litigating for six years with the…… Continue Reading
Reconciliation bill one step from House Floor
The reconciliation package is one step away from a vote on the House Floor. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says the budget bill is currently being reviewed by the House Rules Committee. “Speaker Johnson has been pretty consistent to this point, he wants to get a bill passed off the House…… Continue Reading
Beck’s Player With Heart
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.61, up 6 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.62 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, up $1.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.83, up 33 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.49 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $214.15, up 97 centsAug.…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat hold upward trend
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade’s monitoring chances for more near-term U.S. planting delays. Still, that should be beneficial long-term, especially in areas that haven’t been hit hard by severe weather and flooding. Soybeans, and commodities in general, continue to wait for more clarity on the tariff situation. Portions of…… Continue Reading
USDA Under Secretary nominees commit to doing more with less
The Trump administration’s nominees for two key Under Secretary positions pledged to uphold USDA services with reduced resources during Wednesday’s confirmation hearing. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar raised concerns about workforce reductions with Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs nominee Dudley Hoskins. “The National Animal Health Lab Network Office has…… Continue Reading
Broiler placements down on week, up on year
USDA broiler hatchery data continues to imply higher production this year than last year. The USDA says 251.544 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, rising 1.083 million from the previous week and 1% from a year ago, with average hatchability improving slightly to 79.2%. 193.276 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat…… Continue Reading
