A new law in South Dakota requires lab-grown protein to be labeled. Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1022, which says cell cultured protein or products containing cell cultured protein must feature the words cell cultured or lab grown. It must be clearly visible next to the name of the food on the label.…… Continue Reading
Weather extremes becoming the norm
Weather extremes are becoming the norm to many involved in production agriculture. Jodi DeJong-Hughes is an extension educator with the University of Minnesota. “I think every year we’re starting to see an extreme sometime during the season. So one of the ways you can kind of combat the variability in the weather is if you…… Continue Reading
USDA climate funding pause impacts MO farmers
A conservation specialist at Missouri Soybeans says funding for the Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program is on hold due to a funding freeze at USDA. “You’re talking millions of dollars right now being halted for payments to farmers in Missouri.” Clayton Light tells Brownfield that includes MU’s conservation Crop and Livestock Project, the Soil and…… Continue Reading
Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports
There is concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says the Trump administration has targeted Canada, the top foreign market for ethanol. “But we’re just hopeful that maybe some shots have been fired now and they can sit down at the table and work some things out.”…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures finish the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on the drop in cash and wholesale business. February live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $197.75 and April lives closed $2.27 lower at $194.25. March feeder cattle closed $1.62 lower at $266.35 and April feeders closed $1.55 lower at $266.42. There was a light,…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 14, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.96 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.36, up 6 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $295.90, up $3.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.07, down 18 pointsMar. wheat closed at $6.00, up 22 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $194.25, down $2.27Mar. feeder cattle closed at $266.35,…… Continue Reading
Wheat moves higher on lower dollar, weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, but not enough to escape a lower week-to-week close. Argentina’s crop rating was down on the week, even with improved rainfall in some areas. That justifies some recent declines in crop production projections and could set the stage for more once harvest gets into full swing.…… Continue Reading
Turkey hatchery numbers fall
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards tighter supplies later this year. The USDA says 24.487 million eggs were in incubation on February 1st, 2025, down 1% from January 1st and 4% lower than on February 1st, 2024. Those declines are at least partially because of depopulation of layers prompted by reports of highly pathogenic avian…… Continue Reading
Ethanol export uncertainties in 2025
The vice president of government affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says there could be some uncertainty for ethanol exports this year. Ed Hubbard says he’s concerned about the country’s trading relationships with Canada and Mexico amid ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration. “It certainly makes us nervous. Mexico is our largest market for…… Continue Reading
There’s a Side of The War + Treaty’s Love Story You Haven’t Seen
“I think people know our story, but they don’t know our story,” the duo’s Tanya Trotter tells Taste of Country. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
