Farmer says U.S. subsidizing Ukrainian grain farmers is bad policy

A Wisconsin farmer says having the U.S. government assisting Ukrainian farmers is a bad policy that hurts U.S. farmers. Jerry Morfoot raises corn, soybeans, and hay, and direct markets beef and pork near Cornell, Wisconsin.  He tells Brownfield taxpayers should not have funded their competition by sending money so Ukrainian farmers could plant. “Our government…… Continue Reading

Anhydrous ammonia remains a top choice for fall fertilizer

An extension nutrient management specialist says anhydrous ammonia remains one of the best options for fall fertilizer. Daniel Kaiser with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield some farmers are shifting toward fall urea. “We’re just getting a lot more issues with that particular product when it comes to some of the loss potential, so it’s…… Continue Reading

Alford: the uncertainty of the farm bill is in the U.S. Senate

Optimism remains in the U.S. House to advance a farm bill by the end of September, but it’s unclear what will happen in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Congressman from Missouri Mark Alford tells Brownfield the U.S. House is still likely to vote on a farm bill when lawmakers return to Washington D.C. in September. “I…… Continue Reading

Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts announce new funding sources

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says four new partnerships are set to bring nearly $17 million in new funding over the next five years.  Michael Woods says the agreements with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provide programming, staffing, and district fiscal support. “We’ve been asking…… Continue Reading

Milk futures mixed, cash dairy steady to higher Thursday

September Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 4 lower at $21.30.  October down a penny at $21.65.  November 4 higher at $21.17.  December through February contracts unchanged to 6 higher. Dry whey unchanged at $0.56 Blocks up $0.0725 at $2.10 Barrels up $0.0850 at $2.25 Butter up $0.0225 at $3.1450 Nonfat…… Continue Reading

Work on new state fair arena to start soon

The Missouri State Fair is getting a new indoor arena and work on the project is expected to start after the fair. Missouri State Fair Executive Director Jason Moore says the new 150,000 square foot arena has been years in the making and “it will give us the ability to host regional and national events…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2024

Sep. corn closed at $3.75, down 6 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.51 and 1/2, down 3/4 centSep. soybean meal closed at $307.90, up $2.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 39.47, down 54 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle closed at $180.75, down $1.37Sep. feeder cattle closed at $243.67,…… Continue Reading

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