Industry anxiously awaiting September WASDE

A hedging strategist with AgMarket.net says the industry is anxiously awaiting the next USDA supply and demand report. Sam Trainor says all eyes will be on the corn yield estimates. “We’re starting to see some of these crop tours come in below that USDA estimate of 188.8.”  He says, “Most estimates are expecting them to…… Continue Reading

Southwest Iowa farmer expects to begin harvest next week

Harvest is right around the corner for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “We’re looking at mid-next week.” He tells Brownfield he’s seen a few combines working in his area. “We do have a neighbor that is harvesting for a feedlot. The moisture there is 32% we just heard. A little too wet for us yet.…… Continue Reading

Corn futures under pressure

An ag economist says there’s been a lot of focus on the soybean market this week but it’s critical to stay in tune with corn trade. Jim McCormick is with AgMarket.Net… “A lot of people are looking for this corn yield to drop a little bit, there’s no doubt about it. The yields probably struggle…… Continue Reading

Sustainable Production

Sustainability is helping US soybean farmers stay competitive. In this Managing for Profit, hear from Carla Schultz on how the United Soybean Board is powering a shift toward more sustainable products—and proving its value to global buyers. The post Sustainable Production appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Court says Wisconsin DNR has authority to regulate farm water discharges

A court has said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has the authority to regulate large farms through its water pollution permits. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce represented The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative challenging the DNR, saying the agency lacked authority to require concentrated animal feeding operations or CAFOs to apply for permits…… Continue Reading

World Dairy Expo dairy product winners named

World Dairy Expo is a month away, but some of this year’s contest winners have already been announced. The Dairy Products Contest has hundreds of products entered in 96 classes, and the winners will be honored during World Dairy Expo. The Cheese and Butter Grand Champion is Lake Country Dairy-Schuman Cheese from Turtle Lake, Wisconsin…… Continue Reading

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