The past chair of the United Soybean Board is excited about the market potential of SoyFoam. Steve Reinhard says the environmentally friendly wetting and smothering agent used by firefighters is made from soybeans. “It contains no PFAS, so none of the forever chemicals. It’s what I call a ‘triple win’ because it’s good for the…… Continue Reading
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues in MO
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread across poultry flocks in several Missouri counties. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield, “it came in with the wild migratory birds. We aren’t the only state impacted, but it’s hit the southwest pretty heavily.” USDA says the latest HPAI confirmation was in Lawrence County, Missouri on February 10,…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer considering more corn and fewer soybean acres
A north Iowa farmer is considering more corn acres this year. Caleb Renner of Klemme says prices are favoring corn over soybeans, but pest management is a factor. “Yeah, there are a couple genetics that make us feel really good about rootworm that have rootworm prevention that have given us second thought or pause to…… Continue Reading
Compeer Financial community grants supporting food access and more
The manager of corporate giving with Compeer Financial says efforts in Illinois to help communities grow more food are receiving a boost. Karen Schieler says the cooperative has announced funding for several projects aimed at increasing food access. “You know, it may sound really simple growing food, but some of these experiences that we support…… Continue Reading
Lab-grown protein must be labeled in SD
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
