Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has asked the USDA to provide federal disaster assistance to 27 counties following damaging winds, excessive rains and flooding. In a letter, Kehoe says the weather has certainly prevented or delayed planting and will necessitate replanting for many farmers. He says access to emergency loans through the Farm Service Agency can…… Continue Reading
Minnesota ag coalition challenges lawsuit against MSPCA and MDA
A coalition of Minnesota ag groups opposes litigation they say targets farmers in the state. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says three environmental activist organizations claim the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Agriculture have not adopted sufficient rules to protect ground and surface water from nitrates in the southeast…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025
May corn closed at $4.81 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36, down 5 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $2.90May soybean oil closed at 47.33, up 101 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42, down 5 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle closed at $199.80, up $2.27May feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The post American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn finish mixed, wheat sees profit taking
Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting is underway, Brazil’s harvest is nearly over, and Argentina’s harvest is ongoing. The trade’s also keeping an eye out for any public progress on tariff talks. Even with a lack of public progress, negotiations with some key U.S. trading partners have been reported. China continues to be a notable holdout.…… Continue Reading
Boender thankful to have served as Iowa FFA State Reporter
Photo of Kadence Boender by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The outgoing state reporter for Iowa FFA says she’s thankful for her year of service. Kadence Boender tells Brownfield state officers have a lot of responsibilities. “As state reporter, I’m in charge of running our social media pages. Pretty much anything you see on the Iowa FFA Facebook…… Continue Reading
Markets continue to assess tariff talks
An ag economist says gains in the grain markets over the last week was good news for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “This is exactly what you want to see – higher output prices and lower input costs. If we were in a normal year this would tell me we’re having some major…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices were higher midweek on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange supported somewhat by strong global markets. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.4750. Two trades were made at $0.4725 and $0.4750. Blocks up $0.03 at $1.80. Seven trades were made from $1.78 to $1.80. Barrels up $0.06 at $1.90. One trade was made at that…… Continue Reading
Advancing Markets for Producers could give climate programs a second chance
The USDA is overhauling the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. The department says the initiative, renamed Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP), has been reformed to align with the current administration’s priorities. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition says USDA’s increased emphasis on climate-smart funding directed to farmers is good news. “They’re looking…… Continue Reading
Indiana governor creates Make Indiana Healthy Again Initiative
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says Indiana farmers are part of the solution for the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Braun says an overhaul of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will reduce spending on unhealthy foods. “Indiana Farms grow world class nutritious food. Today, we’re making it easier to buy direct to consumer food from local…… Continue Reading
