MCGA president: SAF can help stop the hemorrhaging

The president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to save family farms. During a recent Michigan Senate committee hearing, John Delmotte explained the economic challenges he and many other farmers are facing. “On 600 acres of corn, I’m going to lose about $80,000 on that crop this year,”…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer pleased with start to growing season

A southeast Iowa farmer is pleased with how the growing season is unfolding. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa. “We’ve had a really good spring as far as timeframe, we started pretty much on track middle of April. Worked in two week time frames and finished our corn (and) soybeans.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading

Added meat packing capacity should benefit cattle producers

A past president of the Illinois Beef Association says increased harvest capacity in the cattle industry means opportunity for producers. Dr. Paul Walker tells Brownfield, “That should mean we have increased demand for fat cattle.”  He says, “If you have increased demand, that should mean you have increased number of buyers; increased buyers should mean…… Continue Reading

Impact of new dairy make allowances is significant

An economist says the new Federal Milk Marketing Order’s make allowances will take more money from farmers’ milk checks than they gain through other reforms. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says there were some positive reforms for dairy farmers. “Class I differentials is about 25 million, which is a lot less than some…… Continue Reading

Mitloehner concerned about European views on reactive nitrogen emissions

A science professor and air quality specialist is concerned European influence could eventually result in further restrictions for U.S. livestock producers.  Dr. Frank Mitloehner with the University of California Davis says Europe is beginning to look at reactive nitrogen emissions in the form of urine excreted by animals. “And what it refers to is that…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 6, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.42 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 47.50, up 85 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.54 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $218.87, up $2.05Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading

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