National Cattlemen’s Beef Association vice president of government affairs says the cattle industry is anxious to get to work with the new administration. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield that once Brooke Rollins is confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, he’s optimistic she’ll focus on alleviating some of the regulatory burdens facing producers. “That’s a big lift we’re…… Continue Reading
Are you new to hiring farm labor?
When the farming operation grows, it often means hiring additional employees. That is a task many farmers are uncomfortable with in the early growth stages because they’ve never had to work with people outside of their own families. Erin Meis and Kristen Ireland from People Spark consulting have some advice for farmers who are just…… Continue Reading
15 Chains With Loyal Customers Who Refuse to Go Anywhere Else
A recent survey found these brands to be at the top when it comes to customer loyalty. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Planting already? Wisconsin farmer puts a few soybeans in the ground
A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something we’ve never done. We have frost underneath all of this right now. I’ve never planted on top of frost. When you go down and dig…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Free Trade says tariffs will hurt
The president of Farmers for Free Trade says a thirty day pause on proposed 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada is good news. Bob Hemesath, who farms in northeast Iowa, tells Brownfield he still has concerns. “Hopeful that they come to some sort of agreement with the other two countries that we can hold off…… Continue Reading
Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture creates new partnership with Acres
Purdue University’s Center for Commerical Agriculture has partnered with Acres.com to improve farmland market insights. Chad Fiechter an assistant ag economics professor says the center was looking for a more frequent land value survey to provide more comprehensive data. “This is where that relationship with Acres comes in,” he says. “They have transaction data from farmland purchases,…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 3, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.88 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.58 and 1/4, up 16 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $303.70, up $2.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.51, up 40 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.66 and 3/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $200.15, down…… Continue Reading
Southeast Iowa teacher wins ag educator award
An Iowa teacher is being recognized for teaching her students about agriculture. Kerri Bell, a second-grade teacher at Mid-Prairie Elementary School in Kalona, recently received the Iowa Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture award presented by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation. “Teaching about agriculture comes easily for me because it’s just something I grew up with…… Continue Reading
Beyoncé’s Wardrobe Malfunction Threatened Grammy Awards Win
“Queen Mother Beyoncé is just like us,” one fan says. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers watching Panama Canal issues
U.S. farmers and agricultural groups are closely watching developments around the Panama Canal. Mike Steenhoek is with the Soy Transportation Coalition. He says, “Soybeans are the number one agricultural customer of the Panama Canal. We typically ship at least 600 million bushels of soybeans through the Panama Canal every year en route to our customers…… Continue Reading
