The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association has formed a foundation to support young producers in the state. Immediate Past President Dave Girton tells Brownfield, “The ultimate mission of the foundation is to promote and develop leadership in the beef industry in Michigan and create and enhance educational opportunities for the young people and animal agriculture in the…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Joins Morgan Wallen Onstage in Las Vegas
Jelly Roll also brought out his own special guest. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Preparing for not-so-great corn and soy returns
A farmer’s balance sheet is expected to get tighter heading into 2025 as input prices are on the rise and commodity prices continue to decline. Hunter Biram at the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield returns aren’t great for corn and soybeans. “I’m talking in terms of $4 corn or maybe $4.50 next year and with…… Continue Reading
White mold pressure persistent in Michigan
White mold concerns are widespread among Michigan farmers. Shiawassee County’s Mark Senk tells Brownfield last year’s outbreak left a lasting impact. “We’ve had ample rain all season, at times we’re thinking we’ve had too much rain,” he says. I know last year in our area there was a severe outbreak of white mold and it…… Continue Reading
Local governments slow to seek Wisconsin road improvement dollars
A State Senator is disappointed in the small number of applications for Wisconsin’s Agricultural Road Improvement Program funding. Howard Marklein tells Brownfield with the large number of town and county roads that need improvements to handle today’s heavy agricultural and forestry traffic, he’s surprised by the small number of grant applications. “We need a lot…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures up on oversold signals
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply on oversold signals and higher boxed beef during the session. October live cattle closed $3.12 higher at $181.15 and December lives closed $2.87 higher at $179.60. September feeder cattle closed $4.17 higher at $241.60 and October feeders closed $3.77 higher at $239.77. Direct…… Continue Reading
‘What Ever Happened to … ?’ 18 Country Artists That Disappeared
“Strawberry Wine” is one of the greatest country songs of all time … where’s Deana Carter? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 9, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.76 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $311.70, down $7.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 42.42, up 25 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.42 and 1/2, up 5 centsOct. live cattle closed at $181.15, up $3.12Sep. feeder…… Continue Reading
Wheat finishes mostly firm as soybeans, corn see more losses
Soybeans were modestly lower on speculative and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a bearish week. Contracts were unable to follow through on an early bounce, continuing to monitor development weather. Conditions are favorable in most of the Midwest, with a chance for rain in some areas in the coming week ahead…… Continue Reading
DG Fuels selects Nebraska for SAF production facility
A U.S. owned sustainable aviation fuel company has selected Nebraska for its first Midwest production facility. DG Fuels announced Wednesday plans to produce 193 million gallons of zero or low carbon emissions fuel per year at a facility in Phelps County. Gov. Jim Pillen tells Brownfield it’s a big win for the bioeconomy. “There were 10 states and…… Continue Reading
