An atmospheric scientist is concerned drought conditions could worsen over much of the Midwest. Dr. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says there are two strikes against a large region of the Corn Belt that’s become extremely dry. “Low soil moisture that’s throughout the Great Plains to the Midwest all the way to the Great…… Continue Reading
Finding a cause and solution for greenhouse gases from silage
A team of researchers at Kansas State University have determined a cause and potential solution for greenhouse gas emissions from silage. The research simulated silage from corn, alfalfa and sorghum, monitoring emissions over a four-week period. Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Jeongdae Im discusses what they discovered and ultimately the next steps toward reducing those…… Continue Reading
Nutrien largest potash producer
The world’s largest crop inputs company is also the biggest potash producer. Nutrien Ag Solutions is based in Saskatchewan Canada, where it boasts six potash mines with more than 20 million metric tons of capacity. Head of marketing Brian Knifong says the process to bring potash to market is complex. “It’s pulled right from the…… Continue Reading
Rep. Smith says extending biodiesel blenders’ credit would create more clarity for producers
A U.S. Congressman says a lack of certainty from the U.S. Treasury led him to cosponsor a House Resolution to extend the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit through 2025. Nebraska Republican Adrian Smith tells Brownfield… “We’re needing more time basically so that producers can have a little bit of certainty that we might be able to…… Continue Reading
APHIS confirms first detection of H5N1 in swine
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the first detection of H5N1 in swine in the United States. The National Pork Producers Council confirms there are no food safety concerns following detection of the virus. H5N1 was found on a backyard farming operation in Oregon that had a mix of poultry and…… Continue Reading
Think twice before anhydrous applications
A nutrient management specialist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should think twice before applying anhydrous this fall. John Lory says the soils are dry and temperatures aren’t cool enough in Missouri. “Our soils cool off later and then, they don’t stay as cold over the winter and that has implications for how well…… Continue Reading
Agronomist urges caution reading soil tests
An agronomist says the dry field conditions might influence soil test results. Dan Ritter with Dairyland Seed in Indiana tells Brownfield it will be important to test soil for nutrients so farmers know what fields need and where they can save money, but don’t be surprised if the test results don’t seem right. “One caution…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures move lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle waiting for the week’s direct cattle business. December live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $186.42 and February live cattle closed $1.57 lower at $187.05. November feeder cattle closed $1.10 lower at $245.50 and January feeder cattle closed $2.05 lower at $241.97. There was a light to…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Offers Nicole Kidman Update After Her Mother’s Death
Janelle Kidman died on Sept. 7. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.11 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.60, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.81, up 101 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.42,…… Continue Reading
