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Stray voltage remains a problem for some farms
Stray electrical voltage has caused serious problems for some Wisconsin dairy farms. Bryanna Handel and her husband operate a dairy near Barnaveld, Wisconsin. She says, “Back in December, we noticed that our cows were acting very agitated, and coincidentally the same day, they turned on the new substation a half mile from our farm.” Handel…… Continue Reading
Gevo lands $1.4 billion loan to support South Dakota sustainable aviation fuel plant
Renewable fuels company Gevo has been awarded a $1.4 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to support a sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Dakota. Tad Hepner, VP for Strategy and Innovation with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield… “What this facility is going to look like, it’s probably going to be…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed watching direct business develop. December lives closed $.42 lower at $186.17 and February lives were unchanged at $186.97. November feeder cattle closed $.25 higher at $245.75 and January feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $243.12. Thursday was a pretty active day for…… Continue Reading
Taylor discusses regional trade program benefits
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program is helping growers diversify into new markets. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield applications for a second round of funding are currently under review. “We plan to announce a second charge of $300 million by the end of the year,” she shares.…… Continue Reading
Protect stored farm equipment
Farmers are encouraged to consider problems that can arise when machinery is stored over the winter. Ken Huening is the CEO of CoverSeal, a company that makes patented vehicle covers that protect against rodents. “Farm equipment provides a really nice, safe place for them to hide. A warm spot, that’s one thing. But these nooks…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 17, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 3/4, up 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $318.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.59, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.89 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.17, down 42 centsNov.…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: Ocotber 17, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 3/4, up 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $318.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.59, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.89 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.17, down 42 centsNov.…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, wheat close modestly higher
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching U.S. harvest activity, expecting more good near-term progress in much of the region. Still, there will need to be a substantial soil moisture recharge in the U.S. prior to 2025 planting. Planting weather for parts of Argentina and Brazil generally looks favorable. There…… Continue Reading
John Deere announces upcoming layoffs in Quad Cities
John Deere says it plans to layoff nearly 300 employees at its facilities in the Quad Cities effective January 3rd. In a statement to Brownfield, the company said the latest layoffs are due to reduced demand for the products manufactured at the plants. John Deere says the workforce reduction is not related to production moves,…… Continue Reading
