The president of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says recent changes in the upcoming presidential election and other politics have Congress in observation mode instead of completing a new farm bill. “…It is crazy. I’ve been at this a very long time and have never witnessed anything that even comes close to this.” Chuck…… Continue Reading
MN farmer: a perfect storm coming for ag
The House Ag Committee took a closer look at the farm financial situation in a hearing on Tuesday. Southern Minnesota farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully told lawmakers unless economic conditions change, there will be a perfect storm that won’t be fully understood until early 2025. She says that’s when farmers won’t…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices up again Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.53. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0550 at $1.93. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8850 to $1.9325. Cheese barrels were up $0.0350 at $1.96. One sale was recorded at that price. …… Continue Reading
Farmers have questions about grain marketing
Grain marketing opportunities seem few and far between for many farmers. South Central College farm business management instructor Christina McVicker says the biggest question she’s getting from corn and soybean growers is ‘When should we be marketing our grain?” She tells Brownfield there’s a lot of old-crop in storage as producers wait for demand to…… Continue Reading
On the lookout for red crown rot
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says farmers should be on the lookout for red crown rot in soybeans. Stephanie Porter says the disease has been found across the state. “This is around the time that you might find it.” She says, “If you look at the base of the plant, especially…… Continue Reading
Farm Rescue expands to Wisconsin
A non-profit volunteer group that helps farmers get their work done now serves a larger area. Dan Erdmann tells Brownfield Farm Rescue just expanded into Wisconsin, and is there to help with planting, harvesting, commodity hauling, and livestock feeding. He says farmers don’t like to ask for help, but they often get referrals. “It may…… Continue Reading
Thomas Rhett’s Wife Felt ‘Resentment’ Towards Him After Kids
Rhett’s wife Lauren Akins details the rift in their marriage that opened up after welcoming their first two children. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire’s ‘The Voice’ Co-Stars Might Guest on Her Sitcom
“Maybe Gwen could play my sister! I said that because I want everyone to think we look a lot alike,” she jokes. “She’s just awesome.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farmer benefiting from early planting
A Wisconsin farmer is benefiting from getting his crops in very early, before the spring rains arrived. Ryan Nell raises corn, soybeans, and wheat near Juneau. He tells Brownfield, “Planting went really smooth for us. We were done by May 6th.” He says the frequent rains started shortly after planting, and that meant some replanting…… Continue Reading
U.S. Soy in the Aquaculture Industry
Soy-based feeds bring a sustainable, nutritional, efficient, and consistent quality that keeps the domestic aquaculture market growing. In this episode of Seeds of Success, the Iowa Soybean Association outlines how farmers are using the sector to help drive demand. The post U.S. Soy in the Aquaculture Industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
