A fertilizer market analyst says prices remain high heading into planting season. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says phosphate costs have been a concern. “The phosphate market started out high and it’s just gradually gotten a little bit higher as we go through the spring season. Unfortunately, people like to point fingers around North America…… Continue Reading
Grain markets move higher on Tuesday
Soybeans ended the day higher, with May contracts up 19 and ½ cents at $10.34 and 1/4. Markets also found support from sharply higher bean oil. The USDA’s announcement of funding for the administration’s biofuel blending infrastructure was supportive. There was some focus from traders on the decline in expected soybean acres on Tuesday. This…… Continue Reading
Minnesota PCA begins feedlot rulemaking process
A rulemaking process that will have implications for Minnesota livestock producers is underway. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick tells Brownfield the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has initiated a public comment period for rules that govern feedlots in the state. “Those rules haven’t been revised since 2000, so…… Continue Reading
Produce prescriptions top request for MAHA nutrition policies
The International Fresh Produce Association is calling for the Trump administration to prioritize fruit and vegetable consumption as part of its new Make America Healthy Again Commission. Nutrition and Health Vice President Mollie Van Lieu tells Brownfield future polices could help reverse diet-related diseases. “We really have eight main policies, but the one where we…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 1, 2025
May corn closed at $4.61 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.34 and 1/4, up 19 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $292.30, down 40 centsMay soybean oil closed at 47.44, up 255 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.40 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle closed at $205.42,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on direct business to develop. Boxed beef was sharply higher during the session. June lives closed $1.77 higher at $205.42 and August lives closed $2.30 higher at $202.32. May feeder cattle closed $2.65 higher at $287.15 and August feeder cattle closed $2.90 higher…… Continue Reading
Farmers need economic gameplan in volatile times
A longtime agricultural economist says farmers need a gameplan to navigate an uncertain economy. “Marketing and risk management are very, very critical in these very volatile times.” Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with Virginia Tech University, says it’s time to get back to the basics. “You just can’t look at those financials at the end…… Continue Reading
Senate Ag Committee reviews whole milk in schools
The Director of Nutrition Guidance with USDA says she’s very concerned dairy consumption has declined over the past two decades. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Dr. Eve Stoody said 90 percent of Americans don’t consume the daily recommended amount of dairy. “Across the board, current consumptions need…… Continue Reading
2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp moderates the 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum. The post 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Nebraska FFA Convention
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Nebraska FFA Convention in Lincoln, NE. The post Nebraska FFA Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
