Ethanol production likely to drop during cold spell

An ethanol producer says thin margins and cold weather will likely trigger production cutbacks by next week. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin tells Brownfield ethanol production has been strong, but there’s a big spread between production and demand, so the industry needs to be concerned about that. “The margins are poor…… Continue Reading

Michigan and Florida dairy checkoffs uniting

Dairy checkoff programs in Michigan and Florida have announced a new strategic partnership to increase dairy promotions across both states. United Dairy Industry of Michigan CEO Melissa Gerharter will lead the organizations through the transition. “The Michigan dairy farmers will not see any impact as far as the programs go, but rather by streamlining some…… Continue Reading

Producers approve all amended federal milk marketing orders

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service didn’t take long to tally the farmer votes on the federal milk marketing order proposal. The process of opening the federal milk marketing orders took about two years, but ended quickly Thursday. Dana Coale with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service tells Brownfield, “All of the federal milk marketing orders were approved…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 16, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.74 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.19, down 23 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.40, down $7.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.03, down 124 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.37 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $196.60, down $1.92Mar. feeder…… Continue Reading

Cash hogs steady to firm Thursday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were down sharply on fund and technical liquidation, despite another round of steady to higher direct business. The USDA says beef export sales of 9,700 tons were up on the week, with Japan and China leading the way. February live was $1.92 lower at $196.60 and April…… Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn fall on rain in South America

Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s rain in the forecast for dry parts of South America over the next few days, including portions of Argentina and southern Brazil. Early harvest activity is underway in parts of Brazil. The Rosario Grain Exchange has not lowered its projection for Argentina yet but…… Continue Reading

Wayne County backyard poultry HPAI positive 

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Wayne County. The backyard flock testing positive for the virus is the fourth case in the state reported since the beginning of the year. In the last 30 days, the USDA says 54 commercial flocks in…… Continue Reading

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