The National Pork Board says it’s working with supply chain partners to help them achieve their sustainability commitments. Jamie Burr, NPB’s chief sustainability officer, says their We Care Ethical Principles give partners real on-farm data to build public trust. “We’re collecting data at the farm level. It’s very private. It’s producers’ data. We’re able to…… Continue Reading
Is Costco for Rich People Now?
With its surprising array of luxury goods such as diamonds and Rolex watches, is big-box discount retailer Costco now catering to its most wealthy customers? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
What’s behind this year’s honey bee losses?
Commercial beekeepers estimate they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their colonies nationwide. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “Beekeepers are usually able to split surviving colonies to recuperate losses, but the last year we’ve seen higher losses than what we’re used to.” “We really don’t have information yet on why the colony…… Continue Reading
‘Yellowstone’: The Status of Every Spin-Off, Prequel + Sequel
Updates on every rumored show from Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ universe. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher following a sluggish start to the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the rally in the Dow, the higher boxed beef during the session, and ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $2.52 higher at $206.27 and August live cattle closed $2.45 higher at $202.45. May feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $286.92…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 22, 2025
May corn closed at $4.75 and 3/4, down 6 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.35, up 5 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $291.90, down $1.00May soybean oil closed at 47.58, down 24 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.35 and 1/2, down 3 centsJun. live cattle closed at $206.27, up $2.52May feeder cattle closed at $286.92,…… Continue Reading
Soybeans up modestly as corn, wheat drift lower
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying, ending the session near the middle of the day’s range. Beans followed the lead of crude oil, while watching U.S. planting progress, which is slightly ahead of average at 8% complete. The trade’s monitoring tariff talks for any signs of new non-China demand. There have been…… Continue Reading
30 Scandalous Country Songs That Leave Us Blushing Every Time
Is it hot in here, or is it just these 30 salacious country songs? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Retrofitting to plant 100 acres an hour
A Michigan farmer says this season he’s been able to seed about 100 acres an hour with a new custom-built high-speed planter. Clint Hagen tells Brownfield the farm has a history of experimenting with equipment. “We just don’t ever seem to hesitate to tear something apart and put it back together,” he shares. “And, everybody…… Continue Reading
Tariffs could contribute to a rise in inflation
Some ag economists are concerned trade tensions with China could lead to a rise in inflation and have long-term impacts to ag exports. David Widmar is with Agricultural Economic Insights. “If we’re putting a tariff or a tax on goods coming into the United States, that’s going to have an impact on consumer level prices,” he…… Continue Reading
