In June, Denmark became the first country to introduce a carbon emission tax on livestock and European Milk Board chair says the tax will have a significant impact on the country’s dairy industry. Denmark organic dairy farmer Kjartan Poulsen tells Brownfield this is part of the Green Denmark agreement. “We are heavily regulated and have been…… Continue Reading
The benefits of soybeans
The soybean could be called this Swiss Army Knife of plant-based proteins. Tim Rendall, domestic markets manager for the Illinois Soybean Association says it’s been one of the topics at a food technology event. AUDIO: Healthy Living on food grade soybeans The post The benefits of soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
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The versatility of beef
Beef provides incredible options for all at home cooks. Shalene McNeill executive director of nutrition science, health and wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says especially for those who are looking for leaner options for their cooking. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the versatility of beef The post The versatility of beef appeared first on…… Continue Reading
U.S. demand for H-2A workers grows 65%
A new report from the American Immigration Council (AIC) shows demand for migrant farm workers grew 65% in five years. Steve Hubbard, senior data scientist with AIC, tells Brownfield the study from 2017 to 2022 shows how vital the H-2A work visa program has become. “Now it’s over two thirds of the US counties have…… Continue Reading
Light direct cattle trade at midweek
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live were up and feeders were mostly higher, watching the direct markets and getting ready for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. Direct business was light during the session, but traders were at least somewhat encouraged by trade in the South holding steady with last week. August live was up $1.60 at…… Continue Reading
Check wet bean fields for phytophthora
A plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension says phytophthora could show up in some soybean fields this year. Mandy Bish says the pathogen for the disease requires water to move into the root system and Missouri has been getting plenty of moisture this season. “If you start seeing wilting or yellowing plants about…… Continue Reading
Spring wheat harvest nears in northwest Minnesota
The spring wheat harvest is nearing for growers in northwest Minnesota. Austen Germolus of Ada says combines could start rolling in a couple weeks. “But beginning the middle of August I would imagine that most of the wheat (will be ready to harvest). There’s some later-planted wheat that’s pushed a little later, but if we…… Continue Reading
Be disciplined in grain marketing
A commodities economist says farmers should be following a disciplined grain marketing plan heading into harvest, especially if they have old crop grain in storage to market. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says the plan might focus on singles and doubles instead of home run grain sales. “Farmers should focus on protecting the equity they…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 17, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.97 and 1/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $339.10, up $3.70Aug. soybean oil closed at 46.21, down 49 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.39 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $184.27, up $1.60Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading
