In this episode, learn about the Missouri Soybean Farmers’ efforts to boost demand for Missouri-raised commodities through partnerships like the Yield Partnership. Matt Emig, Missouri Soybeans Market Development Director, discusses the collaboration among Missouri commodity interests, emphasizing the state’s favorable business climate and the united ag industry. More information is available at mosoy.org and the…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 19 | The Missouri Partnership
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we discuss the efforts of the Missouri Partnership, led by CEO Subhash Elias, to attract food and beverage companies to Missouri, particularly benefiting soybean growers. The partnership, known as YIELD, focuses on marketing Missouri as an attractive location for such businesses, leveraging partnerships with organizations like Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.…… Continue Reading
Economist says producers shouldn’t focus solely on price per pound
A livestock economist says that at current price levels, cattle producers can become too focused on price per pound. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine tells Brownfield, “If you get too focused on price per pound, sometimes you can miss dollars per head, and that’s an even more important number.” He says calf prices in Kentucky…… Continue Reading
Corn was mixed, soybeans were lower following USDA reports
Soybeans ended the day lower following the USDA’s prospective plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Planted area is seen at 83.5 million acres, a 4 percent decline from last year. Planted acreage is down or unchanged in 23 of the 29 reporting states. Soybean stocks were up 4 percent from year-ago levels to 1.91 billion…… Continue Reading
Robotic dairy finds success without serving pellets
Some dairies have been able to successfully get cows to their robotic milkers without pelletized treats. Jay Heeg with Heeg Brothers Dairy near Colby Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “We don’t see any need for the pellets. The cows are doing really good. They go and get milked. Their wait times are really low.” Heeg says when…… Continue Reading
Sec. Rollins releases key biofuel infrastructure funds
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says new biofuel infrastructure funding will have a wide range of uses. Brooke Rollins says the USDA is releasing $537 million in obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, or HBIIP. “This funds 543 projects in 29 states. I know it has an outsized…… Continue Reading
Markets already factor in USDA data, attention turns to tariffs
USDA is expecting U.S. farmers to plant more corn, fewer soybeans and wheat this year. However, Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says there’s still time for last minute changes as planting season picks up. “Could some of those corn acres go back into spring wheat or potentially oats, barley or sorghum? I think that’s…… Continue Reading
Ag economist expecting additional disaster relief assistance
An ag economist at the University of Illinois is expecting farmers to see additional disaster assistance through the American Relief Act of 2025. Gary Schnitkey says the legislation includes $21 billion that was allocated for natural disasters. “This is a continuation of the WHIP plus ERP programs,” he says. “We are expecting those to go…… Continue Reading
USDA projects more corn and fewer soybean acres in 2025
The USDA expects farmers to plant more acres of corn and fewer acres of soybeans in 2025. Corn planted area is projected at 95.3 million acres, up 5 percent from last year. The numbers are above the pre-report average estimate, but within the range. Planted area is expected to increase or remain unchanged in 40…… Continue Reading
Will U.S. ag stay competitive if trade tariffs in effect?
Grain market economist Frayne Olson says it’s unclear how competitive U.S. agriculture will remain in global trade if trade tariffs go into effect this week. “Global demand is still very strong and we do have opportunities.” Olson says the response from different trading partners is important and currently, the grain markets have a wait-and-see attitude…… Continue Reading
