The University of Missouri Board of Curators has voted to name the developing meat sciences laboratory on the MU campus after former Governor Mike Parson. The new building’s name will be the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. Board of Curators Chair Todd Graves says the board voted to honor a true…… Continue Reading
Wheat ends session solidly higher
Soybeans higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s been more rain in dry parts of Argentina, likely stabilizing crop conditions, but some top end yield potential may have already been lost in some areas. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 68% of Argentina’s soybean crop is good to excellent, 4% lower than a week…… Continue Reading
Federal milk marketing order changes will affect profitability
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says recently approved changes to the federal milk marketing orders will affect dairy producers’ profitability. Danny Munch says the newly updated system that regulates minimum payments to dairy producers will be a win for some, but not for others. “Overall, if you’re in an order or…… Continue Reading
Brownfield introduces Innovations in Agriculture podcast
Brownfield Ag News is introducing a podcast that focuses on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the agricultural sector. Cyndi Young hosts this weekly podcast featuring interviews about cutting-edge technologies, practices, and research that are transforming farming and food production. Each episode delves into the latest developments in the field, offering insights into how new…… Continue Reading
Proposed Michigan ag budget targets diagnostics, development
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2026 budget will provide more resources to respond to animal disease outbreaks. Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “These investments in biosecurity and disease response are multifaceted.” “It’s standing up our response, furthering our response in these known areas, but making sure we’re in a position to combat any…… Continue Reading
Gains reported for December dairy product production
The USDA says production of most dairy products in December was up on the year, aside from dry milk products, as processors focused on categories with the strongest demand. Total cheese production was nearly 1.2 billion pounds, down about a percent from last year but up four percent from the prior month. Italian cheese production…… Continue Reading
Letter to Congressional leaders on E15 states emphatically “Get it done”
Supporters are urging Congressional leaders to get year-round nationwide E15 across the finish line. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says attendees of their annual summit this week signed a letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for an immediate fix for year-round E15. “Get it…… Continue Reading
Spring moisture a significant weed management factor
Spring moisture plays a crucial role in weed management. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says sufficient rain between March and May helps preemergence herbicides be more effective. “And that was very evident this year in terms of having really good rainfall patterns (to active the herbicides), compared to previous years when it’s…… Continue Reading
Important risk management decisions loom
Farmers will be making a lot of important risk management decisions over the next two months. Farm business management analyst Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group says the spring crop insurance price is set in February. “So if we do get some strength in the market here, due to South America (or other factors),…… Continue Reading
Soybean meal sales hit marketing year high
The USDA is reporting a big week of export sales for a couple of key commodities. Soybean meal during the week ending January 30th hit a marketing year high on strong global demand for that feedstuff, while pork was up sharply on the week with big sales to Mexico. Corn, sorghum, and beef export sales…… Continue Reading
