The USDA says upland cotton planted area is 9.9 million acres, less than last year, but more acres than some in the U.S. cotton industry thinks has been planted. Jody Campiche with the National Cotton Council tells Brownfield… “We did see from March to June, USDA increased Texas acreage, which isn’t too out of line.…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production, stocks down on week, up on year
U.S. ethanol numbers were mixed last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.076 million barrels per day, a five-week low and down 5,000 on the week, but up 12,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimated operating margin for the average Iowa producer did…… Continue Reading
Would Toby Keith Have Approved of This Change to Red Solo Cups?
The classic red Solo cup is getting a makeover! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Slowed northward movement of NWS promising news
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says there hasn’t been noticeable northward movement of New World screwworm in recent weeks. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this is promising news. “It would appear that the 100 million flies a week being applied on target as was needed is doing what…… Continue Reading
U.S. makes trade deal with Vietnam
President Donald Trump says U.S. and Vietnam have reached a preliminary trade deal and a commodities economist says he’s optimistic the deal will open markets for U.S. ag commodities. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Group says not many details are known, but price will be a factor in the commodities Vietnam decides to buy. “It…… Continue Reading
New partnership aims to increase support for farmers, ethanol
A president of a county corn growers association says a new partnership with a Nebraska-based ethanol plant is raising awareness for clean burning fuels. Mike Bergen of Hamilton County tells Brownfield that his association and KAAPA Ethanol recognize the importance of locally grown corn. “We’ve seen time and time again to delivering to an end…… Continue Reading
Denied! Tim McGraw, Faith Hill’s New Business Venture Fouls Out
It’s a bummer for the country couple and everyone in Tennessee. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean’s Wife Bought Him an Extravagant Anniversary Gift
Talk about a gift that rocks! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.6050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0475 at $1.6750. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6750 to $1.68. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.72. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to…… Continue Reading
Buckeye Tick Test helps producers track disease
An assistant professor in ag and natural resources at Ohio State says a new testing service helps producers identify and screen ticks for disease found on livestock. Timothy McDermott says there has been an increase in activity in the last few years. “We’ve gone from one tick of medical importance 20 years ago to five now, including…… Continue Reading
