Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the state’s dairy checkoff for promoting dairy products has launched a new promotion called Born to Dairy. Katrena Hoesley with the checkoff discusses the new marketing effort with Brownfield’s Larry Lee at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The post Interview: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin launch “Born to Dairy” campaign appeared…… Continue Reading
Interview: Farmer and dairy promoter Audrey Donahoe
Audrey Donahoe is a dairy farmer, President of the American Dairy Association Northeast and National Dairy Council Chairperson at Dairy Management, Inc, the national dairy checkoff program. She sat down with Brownfield’s Larry Lee at World Dairy Expo to discuss research, partnerships, and how these efforts are helping move more dairy products. The post Interview:…… Continue Reading
Interview: Farmer and dairy checkoff board member Val Levigne
Val Levigne is a farmer and board member with the national dairy checkoff, Dairy Management, Inc. She discussed dairy promotion efforts with Brownfield’s Larry Lee during World Dairy Expo. The post Interview: Farmer and dairy checkoff board member Val Levigne appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher ahead of cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business, feeders led the way amid tight supply concerns. December live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $246.50 and February live cattle closed $1.32 higher at $248.52. November feeder cattle closed $4.60 higher at $381.32 and January feeder cattle closed $4.32 higher…… Continue Reading
BOAH reminds producers to stay vigilant as HPAI returns to Indiana
The public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says producers should stay vigilant as new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are detected. Denise Derrer Spears says five incidents of the virus have been confirmed in the past week. “This finding has not been unexpected,” she says. “The risk goes up…… Continue Reading
USSEC’s strategic realignment designed to strengthen global soybean demand
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says the organization’s structural realignment is designed to boost global soybean demand. Jim Sutter says building relationships throughout the value chain is crucial. “We want to make sure that we are focusing on the customers of U.S. soy, both current and potential,” he says. “We want to…… Continue Reading
Wheat gains despite global supply pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. CONAB is projecting higher production in Brazil, along with an increase in exports due to U.S. tensions with China. 2025/26 Brazilian bean production is seen at a 177.639 million tons, 3.6% larger than the 2024/25 record, thanks to increased acreage and yield expectations, with exports estimated…… Continue Reading
China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or lower. “The bean market has, I think of all the markets out there (including) corn, beans and wheat, the bean market has the quickest potential…… Continue Reading
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve been all over the state and I feel like southeast Iowa has probably got as many crops out as anywhere,” he said. “I would say…… Continue Reading
Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol
A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is through renewable fuels,” said Kelly Nieuwenhuis. Nieuwenhuis, who also farms in northwestern Iowa, says California is a substantial renewable fuels market. “At full potential, from…… Continue Reading
