The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there are still logistics to be finalized before the Trump administration moves forward with farmer assistance. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “we need to decide how much money is involved and what the need is. People are working really hard now to ascretain that and…… Continue Reading
Cheese down, butter up as cash dairy prices end week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6350. Two sales were recorded at $0.62 and $0.6350. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.06 at $1.70. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.71. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were…… Continue Reading
LeAnn Rimes on Mental Health: ‘I’m Not Afraid of Myself Anymore’
LeAnn Rimes is stepping back into the spotlight, sharing her story of resilience and growth after years in the industry. It’s a refreshing take on fame. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn rootworm marching on in southwest Minnesota
Corn rootworm continues to be a problem for southwest Minnesota farmer Joel Schreurs. “We rotate (crops), and that’s what we’ve been doing rotating every other year and then adding more SmartStax corn to that farm. But this coming year we’re going to have to with full-traited corn because it just keeps moving across the farm.”…… Continue Reading
Cargill and Tyson settle price-fixing lawsuit, deny wrongdoing
Cargill and Tyson Foods have agreed to a settlement in a federal lawsuit that alleges the two companies inflated U.S. beef prices. Court records show Cargill and Tyson will pay a combined $87.5 million. The lawsuit was initially filed by beef consumers who claimed the two giant meatpackers colluded to inflate prices by limiting U.S.…… Continue Reading
From B2 to B20: Minnesota’s biodiesel journey celebrates two decades
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the state biodiesel law. Bob Worth, who farms in southwest Minnesota, was president of the Association when the blending mandate went into effect in 2005. “Twenty years ago we implemented the B2 mandate, which means that all diesel in the state of Minnesota had…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Gives Megan Moroney One-of-a-Kind Birthday Gift
“Screaming, crying, throwing up,” Megan says of the gift. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
K-State economist says Argentina aid many not hurt U.S. farmers
An economist says the ag industry shouldn’t overreact to Argentina’s aid package. Guy Allen, senior economist at the International Grains Program with Kansas State University says the assistance isn’t likely to have major impacts on U.S. producers. “It actually provides for a more orderly marketing situation. I would suggest for the long run, it probably…… Continue Reading
Cover crop adoption remains strong despite economic uncertainty
An ag economist says cover crop adoption remains strong despite economic uncertainty. Michael Langemeier says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows survey respondents are using an average of 42 percent of their acres for cover crops. “There’s still quite a few producers that are just starting cover crops with less than five…… Continue Reading
NCGA: E15 bill stalled by government shutdown, but support remains strong
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s recent move to allow sales of E15 could be an important step for nationwide access to the fuel. Matt Ziegler says it’s another example of the product’s broad support. “I think we’ve got really good support from the right…… Continue Reading
