Kansas farmer not optimistic for winter wheat

A northeast Kansas farmer says he doesn’t have high expectations for winter wheat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… We’re going to plant a little bit. Not as much as normal,” he says. “The price just isn’t that good and we usually do a lot of double cropping but if wheat’s kind of a break even deal…Continue Reading

Labor and weather directing breeding programs at Johnny’s

A territory manager for Johnny’s Selected Seeds says the company is breeding varieties to better withstand increasingly wet and humid conditions in the Great Lakes. Dana Hillfinger tells Brownfield …. “That doesn’t just mean finding the gene that has powdery mildew resistance, but also breeding varieties in a way so that the plant maybe has…Continue Reading

Iowa announces Renewable Fuel Infrastructure grants

Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so (the retailers) have to put in some money as well, to add infrastructure to be able to offer higher blends…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.21, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.20 and 1/4, up 4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $321.20, down $1.80Dec. soybean oil closed at 43.06, down 3 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.99, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $187.22, down 65 centsNov. feeder cattle closed at $248.67, down…Continue Reading

Soybeans see modestly higher close

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, reversing course after a weak open. The trade continues to monitor U.S. harvest activity, expecting good progress in most of the region. Rain is in the forecast for dry parts of South America, but weather models differ on coverage and duration. If soybean planting delays…Continue Reading

Voice of Milk represents three groups on common issues

A new brand has been launched to serve three dairy organizations that often work together.   Laura Hensley tells Brownfield Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Minnesota Milk Producers, and the Dairy Business Association will be known as The Voice of Milk on joint projects. “The three have been working together on some mutual policy, some shared services…Continue Reading

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