The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) says the organization appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China. Geoff Cooper says the Section 301 investigation is well warranted after China failed to meet nearly half of its purchase commitments. “We did see a little volume move…… Continue Reading
October poultry production up 1% on year, 2025 pace stays 1% ahead of 2024
4.966 billion pounds of poultry were produced in the U.S. during October. The USDA says that was up 1% on the year, as increases in chicken processing and weights just canceled out decreases in turkey processing and weights. Chicken totaled 4.473 billion pounds, with a slaughter of 879.572 million head, both 1% above last year,…… Continue Reading
ASA’s WISHH signs MOU with Uzbekistan to expand market access for U.S. soy
The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uzbekistan to help expand market access for U.S. soy. Michigan farmer Laurie Isley says the agreement is part of the organization’s Trans- Caspian plan to increase agricultural investments in Central Asia. “They try and do trials there that…… Continue Reading
Lee Brice’s New Song Credits His Wife for Saving Him
Lee Brice’s newest track is more than just a song; it’s a heartfelt reflection on love and transformation in his life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Analyst: China’s incremental soybean buys have kept pressure off of infrastructure
A grain analyst says China is just under 50 percent of its agreement to buy soybeans as sales have continued to trickle in the past few weeks. Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot more, in the way of business, being done behind the scenes.” “Still, we’re not going to see them…… Continue Reading
Market swings take shine off beef prices, cattleman says
Market volatility is dampening excitement for high beef prices. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention in St. Cloud, Minnesota Friday, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says the cattle market has experienced some significant swings. “I think there’s some guys in this room, even though we’re still in very, very…… Continue Reading
Luke Combs Loves Vanilla Coke – But Why Won’t They Sponsor Him?
Country star Luke Combs is mixing music with a new flavor — but where’s the Coke team in all this? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Larew calls for big-picture approach to farm safety net
The head of the National Farmers Union says lawmakers need to think outside of the box when it comes to updating the farm safety net. “It’s time that we actually pull back just a little bit and look at this bigger picture.” Rob Larew says the patchwork approach that’s been used misses the mark…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday with butter higher, cheese lower
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7450. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.38. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3775 to $1.39. Cheese barrels were down $0.0325 at $1.4125. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter prices were up $0.0075 at $1.4775. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.47 to $1.4775. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 at $1.17. No sales were recorded. The post Cash dairy prices mixed Friday with butter higher, cheese lower appeared…… Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Renewed for Season 3 After Record-Setting S2 Launch
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