The outgoing president of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association says he’s concerned about ongoing labor shortages. Jerry Kuenning tells Brownfield it’s impacting every sector of U.S. agriculture. “It’s not just in packing plants, it’s who’s going to milk the cows in the dairy barns, the hog barns, chicken houses, certainly in the feed lots right now, the…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 13, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.42, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $286.20, down $3.30Jan. soybean oil closed at 42.61, down 6 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.52 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $192.02, up $1.17Jan. feeder…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat see modest Friday losses
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, pulling contracts to a modestly lower weekly finish. Development conditions in South America are expected to stay generally favorable through at least the end of the year. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 64.7% of Argentina’s soybean crop is planted. Unknown destinations bought 200,000 tons of…… Continue Reading
Millions of Stanley Travel Mugs Recalled Following Burn Injuries
One of the biggest names in the travel mug game is recalling millions of items after multiple reports of burn-related injuries. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Naig: Lack of new five-year farm bill a “disappointment”
Iowa’s ag secretary says he’s disappointed lawmakers haven’t been able to pass a new five-year farm bill this year. “At a time where we’re looking for more certainty and support for farmers, it feels like a missed opportunity. An unforced error if you will.” Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers and ranchers deserved certainty. “Every title…… Continue Reading
Good “honored” to be elected USB Chair
The new chair of the United Soybean Board says managing costs will be a top priority for many growers in 2025. Philip Good raises soybeans, corn, cotton, cattle and catfish with his son near Macon, Mississippi. “I know that on my farm this past year we experienced a drought. We are looking at our farm…… Continue Reading
Mixed harvest results for Ohio farmer
A north-central Ohio farmer says his 2024 harvest featured some good and some bad results. Steve Reinhard raises soybeans, corn, wheat, malting barley, and hay near Bucyrus. “Our soybean crop is actually very good. We were very much average in some fields to a little bit above, so we were very happy with those. We…… Continue Reading
Turkey hatchery numbers imply lower production
The USDA’s latest turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards a decline in production. The number of turkey eggs in incubation at the start of December was down 1% on the month and 3% on the year at 24.663 million eggs, while the number of poults hatched in November was 3% below last year at 21.017…… Continue Reading
2025 drought concerns looming
Early indicators are pointing to an increased risk of drought in 2025. Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist with Conduit Ag, says he’s closely watching La Nina and the Bermuda High. “We had a pretty epic fall drought.” He says, “What happened in those years following weak La Nina and what happened in those years following…… Continue Reading
FDA Wants to Ban an Ingredient Found in Many Popular Foods
FDA takes steps to ban red dye 3 linked to cancer and hyperactivity in food products. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
