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Emmer confident farm bill gets done in 2024
The Majority Whip in the U.S. House is confident a new farm bill will be completed by the end of the year. Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair GT Thompson is ready to bring his version to the House floor. “Look, you’ve got to give and take in order to get…… Continue Reading
Human case of H5N1 confirmed in Missouri
The first human case of H5N1 or avian influenza has been confirmed in Missouri through an influenza surveillance system via the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case in an adult hospitalized at the end of August. The CDC says the risk of sustained transmission…… Continue Reading
Plan to not have over-the-top dicamba for 2025
Missouri’s Ag Director says over-the-top dicamba herbicides won’t likely be available in 2025 and farmers should plan accordingly. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “we’ve been in contact with the EPA encouraging them to re-register this product for the 2025 growing season. Every indication we’re getting is we won’t be on track to have that before 2025.…… Continue Reading
Economist says markets likely reacting to dairy inventories
A dairy economist says some recent dairy purchase volumes are probably a sign of retailers making sure they have enough product to meet demand. Chuck Nicholson with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield a short-term butter buying spree was likely just an inventory adjustment. “I think we’re getting into that time of the year where…… Continue Reading
Not likely to stay dry in Brazil and Argentina
An ag meteorologist says La Nina has failed to develop and if the weather cycle doesn’t show up at all, South America could produce another decent crop. “There’s a lot of talk about La Nina influencing the start of rains in Brazil and Argentina.” Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says a La Nina would…… Continue Reading
Cotton states keep a close eye on 2025 dicamba
Attorney Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center says three over-the-top dicamba products pending re-registration at EPA might not be available for the 2025 growing season. “The agency is really trying to be thorough on this one if they want to create an over-the-top dicamba registration as legally defensible as possible.” Rollins says it’s…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures fall again Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s direct business and lower midday boxed beef. October lives closed $2.07 lower at $175.17 and December live cattle closed $2.02 lower at $174.70. October feeder cattle closed $3.62 lower at $230.95 and November feeder cattle closed $3.65 lower at $228.02. There…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 6, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.05, down 18 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $320.80, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil closed at 40.21, down 148 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.67, down 7 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $175.17, down $2.07Oct. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Scarce rains leading to some challenges for Nebraska farmer
A Nebraska farmer says rain has been hard to come by this summer Anne Meis tells Brownfield she saw less than three quarters of an inch or rain fall between July and August. “We’ve kept the pivots running and getting that crop filled out and we can start to see some of the beans just…… Continue Reading
