Brazil Safrinha corn harvest slowed by wet weather

Brazil remains on track to produce a huge corn crop despite harvest delays. Market analyst Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Safrinha corn is five percent harvested compared to 21 percent a year ago. “And the reason is there’s been a lot of late season rains in Brazil, much later than normal, so…Continue Reading

U.S. ethanol demand could grow as U.S. negotiates trade deals

The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic a trade agreement from the G7 Summit could benefit U.S. corn producers. Bradley Schad says there are opportunities for U.S. ethanol as Japan increases the ethanol blends in its gasoline to 10 percent by 2030. “I was part of one of the first trade…Continue Reading

Lower feed prices benefit MO dairy

A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business.  “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in some years, grain is the same price as milk so you’re not making anything.” Kaleb Rodgers tells Brownfield feed is the dairy’s biggest expense. “When we…Continue Reading

Ag economist says cash cattle market continues to push higher

An ag economist says just because cash cattle prices are moving higher, it doesn’t mean the market is without risk. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says market fundamentals support higher cattle prices. “We certainly haven’t gotten the data to suggest that we’re turning the supply by any big meaningful way,” he says.…Continue Reading

Minnesota Farm Bureau president has farm bill concerns

The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned about the commodity and nutrition titles being moved from the farm bill. Dan Glessing says what lawmakers are doing with reconciliation is unprecedented. “And concerns for if there was another trifecta on the other side, there’s no doubt that there would be some attempts to come and…Continue Reading

Digester legislation moves to Michigan’s Senate

Bipartisan legislation to streamline methane digester permitting is heading to Michigan’s Senate following approval by House lawmakers last week. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink tells Brownfield her constituents have concerns. “I think it’s important that we keep a lot of local control, and that there is that ability to say, we’re…Continue Reading

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