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Nebraska Cattlemen president-elect says producers are cashing in on strong market
The president-elect of Nebraska Cattlemen says it’s a good time to be a cattle producer. “We have never experienced the highs that we are experiencing now,” says Dick Pierce. He tells Brownfield the high prices have been especially welcome for cow-calf producers. “The cow-calf man often times doesn’t get to cash in on all the…… Continue Reading
We Asked Yellowstone Fans Who Will Die + the Results Are Stunning
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Fox News Star Sean Hannity Buys Staggering $23.5 Million Mansion
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Congress continues work on supplemental disaster package for farmers
Congress continues to discuss ways to provide supplemental financial assistance to farmers. U.S. Congressman and House Ag Committee member Brad Finstad, who farms in Minnesota, tells Brownfield producers are having to make difficult decisions for the 2025 growing season. “In regards to operating loans and how to sharpen the pencil and how to make things…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures supported by direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop in the North at higher prices, following up on Tuesday’s steady to higher trade. February live was up $2.35 at $191.37 and April was $1.97 higher at $192.62. January feeders were $1.72 higher at $259.05 and March was up $1.92 at $259.37.…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Biofuels Association celebrates E15 milestone
The Minnesota Biofuels Association is celebrating a significant milestone. Executive director Brian Werner says there are now 500 E15 fueling stations in Minnesota. “I think that’s a pretty big accomplishment. That’s roughly 25 percent of all of the fuel stations in the state of Minnesota now offer E15.” He tells Brownfield 2025 should be a…… Continue Reading
Farmer stays resilient, says farm bill would help
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says it has been challenging on the farm, but he remains positive. James Edge farms with his wife, daughter, and father-in-law near Fennimore, where they raise about 130 head of beef cattle. Edge tells Brownfield even with low commodity prices creating lower feed prices, he has to pay close attention to…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 11, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJan. soybean meal closed at $291.10, down 90 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 42.44, down 28 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.63 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $191.37, up $2.35Jan. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
What resources do beginning farmers need?
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator for Michigan Aimee Swenson tells Brownfield, “I get calls, emails several times a week— How do I get started? What do I need?” “The goal is to try to get folks to where…… Continue Reading
