The executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission says winter wheat harvest continues to advance across the state. Last Monday, USDA said 9% of the crop had been harvested. Jon Kleinjan tells Brownfield “I heard there was a lot of combines rolling near Fort Pierre. The protein content has been average to above average…… Continue Reading
Illinois Farm Business Farm Management names next CEO
The next CEO of Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says the organization is poised to help farmers through difficult financial times. Scott Newport, of DeKalb, tells Brownfield… “I am really excited for this opportunity.” He says, “My work with FBFM over the last 35 years has been a great experience. Excited to lead the…… Continue Reading
USDA raises 2024 red meat production, lowers poultry
The USDA has increased its 2024 U.S. red meat production guess, while lowering the outlook for poultry. Beef production is projected at 26.655 billion pounds, up 65 million from June on expectations for higher steer and heifer slaughter to cancel out a lower cow slaughter, with an average steer price of $186.46 per hundredweight, up…… Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design
New Cracker Barrel design, leaning towards a modern farm-to-table style, sparks debate over preserving its classic charm. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers predict farm financials to rise this year, just slightly
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, the farm financial performance index rose slightly. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture tells Brownfield the rise was surprising. “Producers seem to have a bottoming out of their farm financial performance expectations at about planning time and then as the growing season starts…… Continue Reading
Sen. Fischer announces $16 million for Nebraska ag research facility
An additional $16 million has been secured for a new USDA ag research facility at the University of Nebraska. The funds were included in a bill advanced Thursday by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Ranking member Sen. Deb Fischer previously secured $25 million for the facility, which broke ground in May at the Nebraska Innovation Campus.…… Continue Reading
Drones offer timely spray, yet on limited acres
A graduate student at the University of Missouri says using spray drones presents some opportunities, but it doesn’t come without some challenges. “So you’re limited on acreage, and it takes more people to run them.” Trace Thompson tells Brownfield there are some commercial operators who are doing 30 acres in an hour. “How good is your…… Continue Reading
Additional dollars in Senate Appropriations bill good for dairy
A dairy group is applauding the proposed ag funding increases from the Senate Appropriations Committee. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield the Senate plan increases funding for several important programs. “That includes things like nutrition programs, WIC and SNAP, agricultural research, food safety positions at the FDA, and important to a…… Continue Reading
Unanswered atrazine questions
The co-chair of the Traizine Network and former CEO of the Kansas Corn Growers Association says there are many questions following the U.S. EPA’s decision to raise the atrazine levels that would adversely affect aquatic plants. “The devil’s in the details.” Greg Krissek says it’s unclear how this new information will be implemented and the…… Continue Reading
MO Ag Dept. will try again for state meat inspection funds
Missouri Governor Mike Parson vetoed the near $500,000 that would reimburse the Missouri Ag Department’s meat inspection program for unexpected costs and Missouri’s ag director says the agency will go back to the drawing board. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “we’ll have to go back and ask for supplemental funding (from the legislature). We’ll need spending…… Continue Reading
