Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower on technical selling, while waiting to see how much direct cash business is left to be done this week. February live was down $.52 at $190.85 and April was $.45 lower at $192.17. January feeders were $.70 lower at $258.35 and March was down $.80…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin prepares for milk testing
Wisconsin’s state veterinarian says state officials are getting ready for the federal order requiring raw milk testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Darlene Konkle says they are taking steps to begin H5N1 testing. “We’re currently evaluating the contents of the order and the supplemental information that we’ve received, and again, our division, the Division…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmers find value in Farm Bureau
Many Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members tell Brownfield they find value in their membership even amongst the ongoing legal dispute with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Montgomery County farmer Ethan Brown says the organization gives farmers a voice. “The story we need to tell to the folks in government and the folks outside of…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 12, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 3/4, up 1/4 centJan. soybean meal closed at $289.50, down $1.60Jan. soybean oil closed at 42.67, up 23 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.58 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $190.85, down 52 centsJan.…… Continue Reading
Growth Energy’s Skor confident Trump admin will tackle E15 solution
The CEO of Growth Energy says a nationwide E15 standard is one of her biggest priorities in 2025. Emily Skor tells Brownfield she’s optimistic President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly on a federal E15 solution. “We do have a president coming in who has a strong track record on E15 and is very supportive. When…… Continue Reading
Modestly lower finishes for corn and wheat
Soybeans were narrowly mixed, with nearby contracts up and deferred months down, as traders adjusted spreads. CONAB raised its outlook for Brazil’s bean crop slightly, now pegged at 166.211 million tons and production is currently expected to be up 12.5% on the year. Crop development weather in most of South America is generally favorable. Unknown…… Continue Reading
Farmland market softening, economist says
An ag economist says U.S. farmland prices are slowly decreasing. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University and says, “They are holding steady at a low level. This is the sixth time in the last seven months where they’ve been below growth neutral. We’re seeing weaker prices there, but not as weak as the overall farm…… Continue Reading
Rep. Hinson concerned with rising HPAI cases in Iowa
Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was found in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County. It’s the state’s seventh detection of HPAI within poultry in 2024, and the fourth since December 5th. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says…… Continue Reading
Feral swine bill passes state legislature in Ohio
The Ohio Senate has passed the Feral Swine bill is a unanimous and bipartisan vote this week. The bill aims to protect Ohio agriculture by eradicating the feral hog population, which poses a significant risk of disease to the state’s livestock industry. It passed out of the Ohio House unanimously last June. The bill now heads…… Continue Reading
Do You Have One of Those $2 Million Dimes Floating Around?
Is one in your wallet, a coat pocket, between your couch cusions? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
