U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says declining rural populations have had a significant impact on the country’s military. “I think we all should be deeply concerned that for the first time in a while, our military is now indicating they can’t meet their recruitment goals,” he says. During the recent Growth Energy Biofuels Summit, Vilsack…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 13, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.13 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.06 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $318.90, up $2.90Oct. soybean oil closed at 39.53, down 80 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.94 and 3/4, up 16 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $178.02, down 37…… Continue Reading
Corn harvest varies across Missouri
The director of agronomy services at MFA Incorporated says corn harvest is variable across Missouri. “There certainly are some good areas out there.” Doug Spaunhorst tells Brownfield the lower yielding fields are being harvested north of Highway 36 and in central Missouri, the corn has high yields as combines don’t waste time. “From what I’ve…… Continue Reading
Dry soybeans need the rains in southeast MO
A farmer in southeast Missouri says Tropical Storm Francine has delayed some harvest progress, but the rain is needed to alleviate severe drought in the area. Hudson Byrd farms in Mississippi County and he tells Brownfield the moisture is especially good for soybeans, because it’s been so dry there are pods popping. “These beans dried…… Continue Reading
FDA lacks timeline for plant-based milk labeling guidance
The Deputy Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration says there are two main sticking points holding up its release of plant-based milk labeling draft guidance. During a recent U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, Jim Jones told lawmakers he plans to get them a timeline from his agency on the guidance,…… Continue Reading
Ohio organizations team up to help southern Ohio producers through drought
Ohio ag organizations have launched the Ohio Hay Directory to help farmers hit by drought. Jeff Duling is the president of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “Their pastures are burning up. There’s no grass to feed their cattle, so now they’re using their hay that they should be using in the…… Continue Reading
K-State entomologist leading project to track bee movement
A Kansas State University entomologist is leading a collaborative research project to track the movement of bee populations worldwide. Brian Spiesman launched the website BeeMachine.AI and a mobile app in 2020, which allows users to upload photos of bees. “All of those images and sightings go to a database that we can use to track…… Continue Reading
Residue management a key to higher yields
A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says residue management is a key to higher yields. Fred Below says research has shown biological “residue busters” are beneficial. “A lot of farmers call residue trash, but we call it treasure.” He says, “It’s treasure if we can unlock the nutrition that’s in it,…… Continue Reading
The importance of investing checkoff dollars in growing demand
Growing exports markets matter for U.S. beef and pork producers. Missouri pork producer and National Pork Board member Jesse Heimer says export markets are crucial for pork producers. “In a domestic market that’s very challenging it’s important to have these international outlets for pork.” Currently more than 30 percent of U.S. pork is exported. He…… Continue Reading
Many GameStop Locations Will Shut Down Across America: Here’s Why
Gamestop, once a gaming powerhouse, now faces closure of multiple stores due to digital gaming dominance. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
