Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.75. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5550. Three sales were recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.6425. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0525 at $1.5525.…… Continue Reading
West central Minnesota farmer wraps up harvest, counts blessings after wet season
A west central Minnesota farmer is feeling fortunate as the harvest season ends. Anne Schwagerl farms near Beardsley. “A week ago we wrapped up our harvest and we were in a pocket that did okay. But we didn’t have to go too far to the east of us and south to get some really nasty…… Continue Reading
Government shutdown ends, back to business at USDA
The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and an ag policy analyst says it will take time for business at the USDA to get back to normal. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield “I think their initial focus is on the food stamp or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Women, Infants and Children Program, and that…… Continue Reading
U.S. government reopens
The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and an ag policy analyst says it will take time for business at the USDA to get back to normal. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield “At least they’re back. I think their initial focus is on the food stamp or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Women, Infants and…… Continue Reading
Yields exceed expectations, create challenges for Wisconsin farmer
A Wisconsin farmer says excellent yields have some farmers struggling to find enough grain storage. Andy Bensend farms between Dallas and Prairie Farm and tells Brownfield combines are rolling now. “Moistures are a little bit higher than we’d like to see for this time of the year but we’re basically in the low 20s. Yields…… Continue Reading
Help is on the way
An ag policy expert says he’s closely watching for more details from the Trump administration on ad-hoc assistance. “There’s no doubt in my mind there’s going to be help coming on the way and it’s going to be significant.” Joe Outlaw with Texas A&M University says the exact details remain unclear, but “the reality is…… Continue Reading
Continued investment in Indiana’s One Health Innovation District boosts collaboration within the ag sector
The One Health Innovation District continues to expand in an effort to improve animal health research. Elanco Animal Health’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons tells Brownfield the company has partnered with Purdue University to create a shared-use facility next to its new global headquarters. “Purdue and Elanco have plans to begin a research institute and vet…… Continue Reading
Nebraska regulators restore Hansen-Mueller license following $2.1 million settlement
A Nebraska-based grain dealer has been ordered to pay $2.1 million in restitution to farmers as part of an agreement to reinstate its license. The Nebraska Public Service Commission reached the deal with Hansen-Mueller Company to immediately pay all producers and fulfill remaining debts with other dealers and warehouses by February 2026. Hansen-Mueller’s license…… Continue Reading
Soybean export outlook brightens as global demand expands beyond China
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says efforts to reduce reliance on China are paying off. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “We have been very focused on differentiating and diversifying the destinations that we’re shipping U.S. soy to.” He says, “Year to date, our shipments to non-China, but the rest of the world are…… Continue Reading
Gabby Barrett’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Gave Her Baby Bro a ‘Haircut’
When Gabby Barrett’s daughter got her hands on a pair of scissors, things took a turn. Well, let’s just say some parents can relate all too well. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
