The people between the Wisconsin farmer and the consumer were recognized during the Specialty Meat Products Championships. Jake Sailer tells Brownfield the competition is held during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors conference in Middleton every April. Sailer says processors enter meat products in 38 classes. “Those products get judged and evaluated by PhDs from…… Continue Reading
Variable winter wheat conditions in South Dakota
Despite a condition rating improvement in the last week, dry conditions have taken a toll on South Dakota’s winter wheat. “I think we’ve got some stands that look good and other stands look poor.” South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Jon Kleinjan says there has been at least half an inch of rain in some…… Continue Reading
Historic Tennessee flooding delaying fieldwork
Spring storms have made a dent in Tennessee’s drought conditions and caused some historic flooding. The USDA says topsoil and subsoil moisture levels are both at a 30 percent surplus. Rains continued to green up pastures which improved to 53 percent rated good to excellent over the past week. Winter wheat is rated 69 percent…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer concerned about tight margins
A southwest Iowa farmer is concerned about tight margins. Carl Jardon of Randolph says input costs remain high. “Of course our price for corn and soybeans has come down, so margins are tight.” He tells Brownfield uncertainty in the ag economy is causing more risk. “It’s kind of scary. The last couple years I only…… Continue Reading
USDA says corn planting pace slower in Missouri
Aaron Porter farms in southeast Missouri and he says recent rains and flooding have delayed planting. “Typically, we’d like to plant soybeans first, but due to the almost 12 inches of rain we got last week, that put us off so we’ll switch to soybeans shortly after corn, getting that done in the next week.…… Continue Reading
Nebraska corn planting slowly picking up pace
A southwest Nebraska farmer says he’s waiting for warmer weather before spring planting begins. Andy Jobman raises corn and soybeans near Gothenburg. “We still have soils that are continuing to warm up and if we don’t have any cold, wet spells in the forecast in about a week to 10 days, we’ll probably start getting…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2025
May corn closed at $4.85, down 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 1 centMay soybean meal closed at $297.10, down $2.50May soybean oil closed at 46.32, down 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $199.07, up $2.27May feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
4% of U.S. corn, 2% of soybeans planted
Early U.S. corn planting is a little bit slower than the past several years. The USDA says that as of Sunday, 4% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%, with wet conditions delaying activity in some areas. 2% of soybeans are planted, matching the normal rate. 47% of U.S. winter…… Continue Reading
America’s Largest Cereal Maker Shutting Down Two Plants
Things aren’t looking good for the cereal industry! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Pritzker: Illinois FFA funding an investment
The governor of Illinois says he considers funding for FFA members’ dues safe. J.B. Pritzker says ensuring Illinois remains a FFA affiliation membership state is an investment in the state’s number one industry. “Many people who couldn’t otherwise become a member, because they just didn’t have the money to do it, now are enjoying learning,…… Continue Reading
