Researchers at Michigan State University are studying how farmers can benefit from converting a portion of farmland into solar energy. Earth and Environmental Sciences doctoral student Jake Stid tells Brownfield the land use change does reduce food production somewhat, but growers significantly increase their economic resilience. “Across the board for almost all of the scenarios…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2025
May corn closed at $4.60 and 1/2, down 15 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41, down 11 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at 48.85, down 106 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.05 and 3/4, down 9 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $210.20, up 60 centsMay feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Red meat exports to China hindered by retaliatory tariffs
The US Meat Export Federation’s vice president of economic analysis says China’s retaliatory tariffs have halted red meat exports to the country. Erin Borror says the disruption could be costly for U.S. beef and pork producers. “On the beef side, without that China bid, we’re looking at $150 to $165 per head industry loss,” she…… Continue Reading
Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation
The director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, at the University of Illinois, says its progress toward developing a global soybean value chain will continue. “It’s a lovely gift. It’s a miracle.” Peter Goldsmith says an anonymous $1.02 million donation averted a predicted mid-April closure and will fund the lab and core staff for another year.…… Continue Reading
Minnesota FFA students commit to ag education
More than 20 Minnesota FFA students pledged to become ag teachers during the Minnesota FFA Convention Tuesday. Twenty-two Minnesota FFA members signed with nine universities and technical colleges during a ceremony to demonstrate the students’ intention to join the ranks of teachers who have instructed, coached, and mentored them. One of them is Glencoe-Silver Lake…… Continue Reading
Do You Care if These Fast Food Chains Don’t Use Real Cheese?
When it comes to pizza, don’t always count on real mozzarella. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rains delay corn planting
The recent rains have kept west-central Missouri farmer Ronnie Russell from wrapping up corn planting. “The last day I planted was this past Saturday and I was pushing it a little bit, because we’d had recent rains of about 1.5 inches.” He says a lot of corn in his area of the state was planted…… Continue Reading
Ian Munsick Has the Perfect Wedding Gift for Lainey Wilson
Ian Munsick was there when Lainey Wilson was falling for her soon-to-be-husband, Duck Hodges. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
One of the Most Recognizable Doors in Hollywood Is Up for Auction
Coming up for auction is the wooden door from the set of the TV series Cheers. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn, soybean markets monitor planting weather
An ag economist says the markets haven’t been impacted by planting delays in parts of the Midwest. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says some areas have received a good amount of moisture over the last week. “People always want you to come out and say ‘we’re way behind and the market should be rallying.’ Don’t…… Continue Reading
