Diesel stocks falling

An ag economist says diesel stocks continue to fall. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Our U.S. diesel fuel stocks are 7% lower right now than they were this time last year,” he said. “We’re also 12% lower against the five-year average.” But he tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean diesel fuel prices will jump higher…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin Ag Coalition sets state budget priorities

Several of Wisconsin’s agricultural organizations are optimistic the next state budget will continue to fund some successful programs. Jason Mugnaini is Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s director of government relations and also lobbies for the state’s ag coalition.  He tells Brownfield one issue stands out as something farm groups would like the Legislature and Governor to address.…… Continue Reading

Labor uncertainty facing pork industry

Officials in the pork industry are concerned an already shallow labor pool is getting smaller. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration is creating uncertainty. “I think there’s a lot of concern in the countryside just about how the president’s focus on…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer discusses ‘exceptional’ winter calving season

Photo courtesy of Lance Lillibridge/Facebook An eastern Iowa farmer says it’s been the best winter calving season of his farming life. “It’s been a wonderful winter to have calves,” said Lance Lillibridge of Vinton. His first calf was born December 30th. “In 30 days we had 75% of our calves born,” he said. “They are…… Continue Reading

CONAB corn, soybean estimates hold above last year

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to project a year-to-year increase in corn and soybean production. CONAB’s latest guess for Brazil’s soybean crop is 166.014 million tons, 0.2% lower than in January, but still up 12.4% on the year thanks to increased acreage and better yields, despite weather issues in some areas. Combined corn production…… Continue Reading

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