An Indiana pork producer says maintaining stable trade relationships is critical for the success of the U.S. pork industry. Jackie Ponder says she’s cautiously optimistic the Trump administration’s trade plan will benefit producers. “We don’t feel we’re on solid ground yet because we’re not really sure which way it’s going to go,” she says. “I think…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.02 at $0.50. Two sales were recorded at $0.49 and $0.50. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $1.6025, more than wiping out Thursday’s gains. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5975 to $1.6050. Cheese barrels were down $0.0150 at…… Continue Reading
Short planting windows likely for some
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says many farmers will have short planting windows this spring. Eric Snodgrass says forecasts are calling for an active weather pattern in the eastern Corn Belt. “East of the Mississippi, we are likely going to be seeing tight windows this spring.” He says, “In other words, we…… Continue Reading
Seed supply concerns in Upper Midwest
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for some farmers this spring. Flooding early last spring devastated parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa and Casey Staloch with Albert Lea Seed Company says seed production suffered. “Just because we had too much water early and not enough late, and then also with our sales being up…… Continue Reading
IALF welcomes new CEO
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) has announced new leadership. Dr. Amanda Martin has been appointed as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective April 14, 2025. She most recently served as senior director of external relations at Farm Foundation. In a release, IALF says Martin brings a wealth of experience with a career spanning…… Continue Reading
Benson Hill files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A St. Louis, Missouri based seed innovation company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Benson Hill’s board of directors chairman Dan Jacobi says the move is the result of current industry challenges and financial constraints. According to a media release, the business intends to sell its assets under Section 363 of the bankruptcy code. Benson Hill has received…… Continue Reading
Crappie fishing is starting to heat up in the Midwest
On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, TOPHAT Jigs owner Derek Martin from Illinois joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about spring crappie fishing. He gives some tips on the best ways to catch crappies early in the spring. The post Crappie fishing is starting to heat up in the Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
ECAP applications are coming in
A Farm Service Agency official says producers are signing up for the recently-released Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Greg Biba with Wisconsin’s Farm Service Agency tells Brownfield there are three ways to sign up. “USDA has mailed applications, and they’ll be receiving those applications in the mail. They can wait for…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures up ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting on direct business and ahead of Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA. April lives closed $1.65 higher at $208.47 and June lives closed $2.17 higher at $205.02. April feeder cattle closed $1.72 higher at $288.45 and May feeders closed $1.60 higher at…… Continue Reading
Kansas lawmaker optimistic about new farm bill
A U.S. Senator from Kansas says he’s optimistic a new farm bill will be completed by the August recess. Jerry Moran says lawmakers already have a starting point for the farm bill. “Whether it’s the House bill that came out of the House Agriculture Committee or it’s the draft that Senator Bozeman, when he was…… Continue Reading
