Colombia has moved to impose additional tariffs on U.S. milk powder imports. Jaime Castenada with the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council tells Brownfield the one-month period of filing counter-arguments has passed, and their government issued a statement this week. “The Ministry of Trade announcing that they will impose a preliminary additional…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll, Kane Brown Sign on to Headline Nashville’s Big Bash
Nashville’s star-studded New Year’s Eve party will return for 2024. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 19, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.05 and 3/4, down 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.13 and 1/4, down 3/4 centOct. soybean meal closed at $319.90, up $2.00Oct. soybean oil closed at 41.75, up 76 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.65 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $179.97, up $1.67Oct. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Harvest pressure pulls soybeans, corn lower
Soybeans were fractionally lower on fund and technical selling. It was an up and down day, as early yield results have been mixed, generally below expectations in the east, with probable harvest delays in some areas. Those yields in the east were dinged by a mostly dry finish for the crop as parts of the…… Continue Reading
We Asked If Brantley Gilbert Was Doomsday Ready, He Blew Our Mind
“I do feel like — and this is a core belief of mine — I’m responsible for the safety of my wife and my kids.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rory Feek Says He Drove to Daughter’s House Amid Ongoing Dispute
Feek says he was hoping to talk with his estranged daughters, but Heidi Feek says the unexpected visit was ‘intimidating.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rapid dry down advancing Michigan harvests
A Michigan farmer near the Ohio border soybean harvest is just starting in his area. Scott Welden tells Brownfield the last few weeks of hot, dry weather has dramatically changed crop conditions. “We do have folks running soybeans in the area,” he shares. “There’s corn silage that’s getting close to being wrapped up, which is…… Continue Reading
August red meat production slips 2%
Commercial red meat production in August was 4.592 billion pounds. The USDA says that was down 2% on the year, with a 3% decline in beef and a slightly lower move for pork as slower processing paces for all types of cattle and hogs canceled out higher average live weights. Beef production was 2.289 billion…… Continue Reading
IL Ag in the Classroom ready for new school year
The new school year is bringing the message of agriculture to students across the state. Kevin Daugherty, education director with Illinois Ag in the Classroom, says their coordinators have hit the ground running. “89 of the 102 counties actually have a paid staff person that coordinates the efforts and go in and do teacher training,…… Continue Reading
Future challenges for U.S. soybean industry
The CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association says U.S. soy growers face a number of challenges heading into 2025 and beyond. Kirk Leeds tells Brownfield competition from Brazil isn’t going away anytime soon. “They continue to be not only a major player but actually the largest exporter of soybeans in the world. There’s a lot…… Continue Reading
