Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa

A forage specialist says warm and wet weather is having a mixed impact on alfalfa. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN tells Brownfield many growers across the Midwest are beginning a third cutting. “The moisture we’ve had is fantastic, and we would all agree that from a crop growing standpoint, having moisture (is beneficial). The guys are…Continue Reading

Minnesota Ag Commissioner concerned about trade with Canada

The Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota is concerned U.S. farmers could be harmed by trade tensions with Canada. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield corn exports to Canada have been strong. “They kind of like our corn in those feedlots in Alberta taking that. But then also that pork piece, but Canada really a big issue. I’ve…Continue Reading

Cash dairy mixed, cheese market quiet Monday

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5625.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6425. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.66. No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were down $0.0125 at $2.50.  Four sales were recorded, ranging…Continue Reading

Recent rain good for corn pollination

An ag meteorologist says recent rains are good for the corn as pollination continues across the U.S. Corn Belt. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says “temperatures have been close to normal and the topsoil moisture varies, ranging from adequate to surplus, becuase of big rains from the weekend. And the forecast will allow dry…Continue Reading

Solid week for new crop wheat export inspections

The USDA says that as of the week ending July 17th corn and wheat export inspections are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 got underway June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round…Continue Reading

Supporting Future Ag Policy Makers

Every summer, the Missouri Soybean Association hosts two golf tournaments to raise funds for their Political Action Committee. MSA’s Director of Policy Ben Travlos says there was a strong turnout for both of the events. The post Supporting Future Ag Policy Makers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

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