They’ll throw in a 3-carat diamond ring, too. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Is Drake Going Country?
His new track “Die Trying” has fans clamoring for a proper country album. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reflecting on the 2024 Pheasant Season with Iowa Bird Chaser
On this episode, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Nick Martin from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to reflect on the 2024 pheasant hunting season in the state. Nick is known online as the @iowabirdchaser and for the past five years he’s been on a tour of the state trying to kill a pheasant in all of…… Continue Reading
Town hall meeting addresses funding freeze and job cuts
The Trump administration’s recent round of funding freezes and job cuts is being felt by farmers. Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Tommy Enright tells Brownfield Farmers Union is hearing from concerned members affected by the federal cuts. “We thought it was time to get people together, have our elected officials hear from our members firsthand what those…… Continue Reading
Kansas advances bill aimed at water infrastructure improvements
The Kansas Legislature has advanced a House bill that would fund improvements to the state’s water infrastructure. Kansas Ag Secretary Mike Beam says it’s a good starting point. “In the long run, it’s not enough, but it takes some time to ramp up and do more strategic planning as to what’s the most important priority.”…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see end of week losses
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, trimming the weekly gains slightly. Crop ratings in Argentina were up on the week after the recent and harvest weather looks good in Brazil. Some private firms have lowered their crop guess for Brazil, but it should still be record large. The USDA’s updated supply, demand,…… Continue Reading
Questions remain about USDA funding freeze
The vice president of public policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation says there are still many questions as USDA evaluates program funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, but “the secretary wanted to make sure farmers who are made a promise by the government that the government upheld the promise.” The USDA recently said it…… Continue Reading
Poultry production up in January
U.S. poultry production was higher in January. The USDA says 4.613 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, up 1% on the year, with a 2% increase for chicken to 4.186 billion pounds canceling out a 5% decrease in turkey at 415.219 million pounds. The chicken slaughter rose 1%, while the turkey slaughter…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 21, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.91 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.39 and 1/2, down 6 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.80, down $1.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.81, down 45 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.90, up 4 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $193.95, up 15 centsMar. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
January cattle placements see year-to-year rise
The USDA says 1.822 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots during January 2025. That was an increase of 2% from January 2024, towards the low end of the range of pre-report estimates. Weather was likely a factor. Most of those cattle weighed less than 800 pounds. Overall placements could continue to rise in the coming months…… Continue Reading
