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Narrow margins still troubling pork producers

Some input costs aren’t coming down for U.S. pork producers and it’s putting pressure on margins. Scott Hays, a Missouri pork producer and past president of the National Pork Producers Council, says feed costs, which are a large portion of production costs, have declined. “But our fixed cost, you know those other costs, we’re feeling…… Continue Reading

Late-season heat on parts of the Plains, western states; largely dry weather across the Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, warm, dry weather is ideal for corn and soybean maturation. Throughout the Midwest, Wednesday’s high temperatures will range from 80 to 90°F. The corn harvest has begun in parts of the southern Corn Belt, led by Missouri (13% harvested on September 8, versus the 5-year average of 4%). On the Plains,…… Continue Reading

RFA rep not expecting permanent E-15 standards this year

A representative with the Renewable Fuels Association says he doesn’t expect permanent standards for E-15 to be taken up by Congress this year. Robert White tells Brownfield they will continue to push for year-round E-15. “We remain vigilant working with our champions, especially those here in Nebraska and the surrounding states to push that at…… Continue Reading

Farmland market weakening, but not weak

The farmland market is not immune to the downturn in the ag economy. Hertz Real Estate Services president Doug Hensley says what’s happening to ag land values is similar to other parts of agriculture. But he tells Brownfield while the market is weakening, he wouldn’t call it weak. The post Farmland market weakening, but not…… Continue Reading