Dec. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.96, down 9 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $315.30, up 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 41.90, down 143 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.85 and 1/4, down 13 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $187.92, up 35…… Continue Reading
Fall fieldwork progressing in Minnesota
Unseasonably warm weather in the Upper Midwest is allowing fall fieldwork to advance. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says she’s seeing a lot of tillage and fertilizer applications. “Fall tillage is certainly underway in a lot of areas. (The warm weather) has definitely inhibited some anhydrous being…… Continue Reading
Brantley Gilbert Explains Why His Baby Was Born On His Tour Bus
“She had a great night the night before so we thought we had a week left,” Gilbert says. “We didn’t.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Visa, Mastercard Overcharged ATM Fees — Now They’re Paying
If you think you’ve been the victim of unlawful ATM surcharges, this is good news for you. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘Duck Dynasty’: Phil Robertson Prays For Hurricane Victims
The ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch’s prayer for storm victims has gone viral. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crop exceeding expectations, Iowa farmer says
Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his 2024 crop has exceeded expectations. “I had heard some stuff from some guys that got started early and I thought there’s no way we could have 70-bushel beans. And, we’ve had some right around that area.” But he tells Brownfield yields have been lower in some of his…… Continue Reading
Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability
The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything more than a couple passes of tillage does not return on the bottom line for farmers.” He says, “Our most profitable farmers, the majority of…… Continue Reading
Changes in blueberry varieties
The genetic makeup of a variety of blueberries can contribute to fruit quality. However, varietal changes have also helped the plants adapt to a changing climate and improve performance in different conditions. Bill Fritz’s family operation has been growing blueberries in Michigan since 1956. He says he’s seen a lot of changes over the year.…… Continue Reading
A better understanding of food safety recalls
There have been many food recalls lately from both the Food and Drug Administration and the Food Safety Inspection Service. But does it make a difference who is conducting the recall? AUDIO: Healthy Living on better understanding food safety recalls The post A better understanding of food safety recalls appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
Agronomist says Nebraska harvest has been inconsistent
An agronomist says harvest across the state of Nebraska has been inconsistent. Keith Byerly with Mosaic tells Brownfield there was a lot of moisture in the spring. “We’ve seen a lot of issues carry through all season long, with maybe some poor nutrient availability of our water-soluble nutrients,” he says. “We’ve seen some weed issue…… Continue Reading
