Vilsack: U.S. farmers need farm bill certainty

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s encouraged to hear a new farm bill could be completed by the end of 2024, because U.S. farmers need certainty. “I’ve got confidence in the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate that as they begin discussions in earnest that they’ll ultimately get to a resolution.” But he says…Continue Reading

Local meat processors receive USDA grants

The USDA is granting more than $35 million to independent meat processors to boost processing capacity and expand market opportunities. Independent meat processors in 12 states including Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska will receive funding from USDA. In Missouri, America’s Heartland Packing being built outside of St. Louis will receive $10 million. Natural…Continue Reading

Colombia imposes additional tariffs on U.S. milk powder imports

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

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

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