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Pork producers applaud line speed extension
The National Pork Producers Council is applauding the recent announcement that the USDA is extending a pilot program that allows processing plants to run at increased line speeds. Duane Stateler, an Ohio producer and president-elect of NPPC, tells Brownfield… “I’m glad they got the line speed sort of taken care of temporarily.” He says, “We…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer factors mild winter into cropping plans
A southcentral Minnesota farmer is factoring mild winter conditions into her plans for the upcoming growing season. Rose Wendinger of St. James says it’s been warmer and drier than normal the past few months. “We’re looking at all the research that we can for our region, where we’re planting, what our soil types are. We…… Continue Reading
Hog futures mixed to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. April live cattle were down $1.12 at $187.60, and June live cattle were down $1.17 at $183.42. April feeder cattle were down $2.20 at $254.10, and May feeder cattle were down $1.70 at…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 8, 2024
May corn closed at $4.39 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.84, up 17 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $341.40, up $7.00May soybean oil closed at 46.17, down 18 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.37 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $187.60, down $1.12Apr. feeder…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see strong end to the week
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, building on what would have already been a week-to-week gain. The USDA did lower Brazil’s crop guess by a million tons, while also raising the export outlook and increasing imports by China. That minimal change to Brazil’s by USDA was viewed as conservative, given recent private estimates…… Continue Reading
Bunnie Xo May Have Gotten Jelly Roll Banned From Houston Rodeo
In her defense, she didn’t want to be on stage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Wyffels Hybrids completes new QA lab
Illinois-based Wyffels Hybrids has completed its new quality assurance (QA) lab in Atkinson. Jacob Wyffels, vice president of production, tells Brownfield the new facility allows for added modernization and research opportunities. He the new QA lab will allow for three times the amount of testing and supports the company’s ongoing expansion into Iowa. It will…… Continue Reading
POTUS misses call for farm bill in SOTU
Some ag groups are disappointed that President Biden failed to mention the farm bill in his recent State of the Union Address. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the President provided very little detail on his energy or agriculture policies. “We were hoping farm bill would be included in that list of legislation…… Continue Reading
Climatologist discusses Missouri, Mississippi River levels
A weather expert says water levels along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are in decent shape heading into planting season. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture, says, “With this more active storm track, especially in the Lower Missouri Basin, we could see increases in river levels.” But he tells Brownfield he’s…… Continue Reading
