The Illinois state veterinarian says the fall migration season is bringing an increased risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry producers. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “We’re starting to see more cases throughout the nation.” He says, “We did just receive our first detection in a backyard flock here in Illinois…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau Seeks Answers on What FSA Can Do During Government Shutdown
A farm organization is trying to find out what the Farm Service Agency’s limitations are during the government shutdown. American Farm Bureau Federation’s John Newton tells Brownfield their team is meeting with USDA officials this week to discuss priorities, “and what they can and cannot do for our members as they’re going in there and…… Continue Reading
Ethanol output dips but stays strong, Gulf stock build might signal export growth
U.S. ethanol production eased slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.091 million barrels per day, down 21,000 from the near one-year high hit the previous week, but up 9,000 from a year ago as producers try to meet expected demand. Ethanol stocks of 22.367 million barrels rose 448,000…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan Had a God Moment That ‘Set Me Free’ After Sister Died
Luke Bryan considers himself a pretty religious person, but he never had a spiritual experience quite as powerful as this one. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reflecting on 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness – and the Ongoing Challenges in Rural Communities
This month of October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Four decades of pink ribbons, awareness campaigns, survivor stories, and a growing sense of community around a disease that affects millions every year. While there is so much to celebrate – especially when it comes to early detection and better treatment options…… Continue Reading
Soybean market awaits U.S.-China trade framework details, analyst says
A market analyst says the details matter in a new trade framework between the U.S. and China. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says… “I think the futures market has rallied on a story and I think now we need facts to push us above $11. We need how many beans and when.” Bosse says if…… Continue Reading
Soybean basis improves in Northern Plains ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
Randy Martinson, a market analyst in Fargo, North Dakota, says there’s been an improvement in basis at local soybean crush plants ahead of this week’s meeting between the U.S. and China. “Crush plants are sitting between 65 to 75 cents under. Most elevators right now, they have improved, but most of them are still in…… Continue Reading
Nebraska farmer hopes negotiations lead to concrete soybean deal with China
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s cautiously optimistic that trade talks between the U.S. and China could result in an agreement that includes soybeans. “We need it desperately.” Greg Anderson says China remains the most important trading partner for the commodity and results matter. “I’m certainly looking for real numbers, a real negotiated…… Continue Reading
U.S. Potato industry confident Trump administration can open Japan market
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic the Trump administration can help get fresh potato market access in Japan. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield “Even though it has taken 30 years for us to get to this point, solving the Japan fresh potato access issue for U.S. growers is simple. It is no…… Continue Reading
Much-needed rain falls across the Corn Belt as harvest wraps up
The Corn Belt is getting some much-needed moisture at the end of harvest. Drew Lerner tells Brownfield some areas have received up to five inches of rain in the last few days. There was a lot of rain that occurred this past weekend from the southern half of Kansas into portions of northern Texas, and…… Continue Reading
